Successful tyranny,

by increments

"All successful tyranny among a brave and enlightened people, is by almost imperceptible increment; a little innovation now; the principle granted, then a little more, till bigotry, aristocracy and tyranny reign in the country, which be the most noble."

In "Gilbert Vale to Robert Morris, Esq."
New-York Beacon 1:27 Fourth Series
27 June 1846
p. 210