Crush Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
“True, it is evil that a single man should crush the herd, but see not there the worse form of slavery, which is when the herd crushes out the man.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Little Prince, 1943
Dominating the many can be as oppressive as being dominated; both are forms of slavery.
In simple terms: Both oppression of many and of one are harmful.
Key Takeaway
Respect individual freedom.
Themes
power
freedom
society
individualism
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace dynamics
- political systems
- social movements
Key Concepts
oppression
balance
human dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect individuality in groups?
- What structures promote healthy balance?
A Different Perspective
Changing systemic oppression is difficult.
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