Activity Quote by Bernard Crick
“Politics are, as it were, the market place and the price mechanism of all social demands - though there is no guarantee that a just price will be struck; and there is nothing spontaneous about politics- it depends on deliberate and continuous activity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: In Defence of Politics by Bernard Crick, 1972
Politics functions like a market where social needs are priced, but outcomes depend on intentional, ongoing effort rather than chance.
In simple terms: Politics is a market for social needs, requiring active work.
Key Takeaway
Engage deliberately in political processes.
Themes
politics
economics
social justice
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theoretical
political
When to use this quote
- voting
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
- public debate
Key Concepts
market dynamics
deliberate action
price mechanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure fair pricing of social demands?
- What mechanisms keep political activity continuous?
A Different Perspective
Ideal outcomes aren't guaranteed; power imbalances can skew prices.
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