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Empire does not need a crown or a flag to keep working.
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The quote says that imperial power can continue even without the usual symbols of rule, such as a crown or a flag. Its influence may remain active through less visible forms of control, organization, or dependence. Removing official symbols does not necessarily mean that the underlying system has stopped operating.
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- World Communion of Reformed Churches
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