'In a democracy,' said Mr Pinfold, with more weight than…
“'In a democracy,' said Mr Pinfold, with more weight than originality, 'Men do not seek authority so that they may impose a policy”
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In democracy, people do not seek authority merely to impose policies.
In simple terms: Democracy isn’t about imposing authority.
Value democratic participation over authority.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy debates
- community meetings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people desire authority?
- How can democracy prevent power abuse?
Authority can still dominate under democratic guise.