Each had his own mine of tyranny-whether Popedom, Socialism, or other-which he meant to spring on the people fancying itself free.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
Yea; the presumption of priestly succession Make the all one a whole Popedom of Time, So that each head for his hour of possession Wears the tiara of ages of crime: Rome is infallible, Rome is eternal, Rome is unchangeable, cruel, and strong, Leagued with the legions of darkness infernal, Crushing all right and upholding all wrong.
"My Life as an Author"
Martin Farquhar Tupper
The phrase was considered as giving a highly favourable aspect to his political prospects; for, as is likewise the case with the Popedom, nobody ever becomes President without taking a name other than his own.
"Famous Stories Every Child Should Know"
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