I believe we are on an irreversible trend towards more freedom and democracy, but that could change.
cited to the Wall Street Journal (May 26, 1989)
“If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “’He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”Matthew 4:6 NIV