representation quotes

Tragedy isthus a representationof anactionthat isworth serious attention, complete in itself and of some amplitude†by means of pityand fear bringing about the purgation of such emotions.

-Aristotle
c.330  BC  Poetics, ch.6.

Taxation without representation is tyranny.

-Otis,James
c.1761  His defence, which became a rallying call of the American Revolution.

No annihilation without representation. See Otis 630:19.

-Toynbee, Arnold Joseph
  Advocating greater British representation at the United Nations.

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