Body Quote by Arthur Miller
“Those who formally rule take their signals and commands not from the electorate as a body, but from a small group of men. This group will be called the Establishment. It exists even though that existence is stoutly denied. It is one of the secrets of the American social order... A second secret is the fact that the existence of the Establishment - the ruling class - is not supposed to be discussed.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Death of a Salesman, 1949
Power resides in a hidden elite, the Establishment, which is denied and unspoken in American society.
In simple terms: A secret ruling class controls politics unnoticed.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question unseen power structures.
Themes
politics
power
elitism
secrecy
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- media consumption
- civic engagement
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
institutional bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Who holds real influence in your community?
- How can transparency be increased?
A Different Perspective
Denial of this elite can perpetuate inequality.
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