Every dictator is a mystic, and every mystic is a potential dictator. A mystic craves obedience from men, not their agreement. He wants them to surrender their consciousness to his assertions, his edicts, his wishes, his whims - as his consciousness is surrendered to theirs. He wants to deal with men by means of faith and force - he finds no satisfaction in their consent if he must earn it by means of facts and reason.
Ayn RandThe man who speaks to you of sacrifice, speaks of slaves and masters. And intends to be the master.
Ayn RandIt's such a waste to be subtle and vicious with people who don't even know that you're being subtle and vicious
Ayn Rand