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"The rule of one lion is ever better than a hundred rats" Who had proclaimed this statement?

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Montesquieu

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Voltaire

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Mirabo

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Solution

The correct option is B Voltaire
Voltaire was not a proponent of democracy which is a form of government where a country is ruled by many people. He was a staunch proponent of individual liberty. He also supported monarchy. By lion he referred to his preference of being ruled by one person.

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