Achieve Quote by Anonymous
“Authority has always attracted the lowest elements in the human race. All through history, mankind has been bullied by scum. Those who lord it over their fellows and toss commands in every direction and would boss the grass in the meadow about which way to bend in the wind are the most depraved kind of prostitutes. They will submit to any indignity, perform any vile act, do anything to achieve power. The worst off-sloughings of the planet are the ingredients of sovereignty. Every government is a parliament of whores. The trouble is, in a democracy the whores are us.”
About This Quote
The quote condemns authority as inherently corrupt, suggesting those who seek power are morally depraved and that societies, especially democracies, are complicit.
In simple terms: Authority is seen as corrupt and people in power are immoral.
Key Takeaway
Question power structures critically.
Themes
politics
corruption
power
morality
society
Mood
cynical
critical
skeptical
Type
political
philosophical
critical.
When to use this quote
- political activism
- voting decisions
- workplace
- community leadership
- academic debate
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
elite theory
moral decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How does authority become corrupt?
- Can democracy prevent abuse of power?
A Different Perspective
Power can be used for good; not all authority is corrupt.
