Illiteracy Quote by Bertolt Brecht
““The worst illiterate is the political illiterate, he doesn’t hear, doesn’t speak, nor participates in the political events. He doesn’t know the cost of life, the price of the bean, of the fish, of the flour, of the rent, of the shoes and of the medicine, all depends on political decisions. The political illiterate is so stupid that he is proud and swells his chest saying that he hates politics. The imbecile doesn’t know that, from his political ignorance is born the prostitute, the abandoned child, and the worst thieves of all, the bad politician, corrupted and flunky of the national and multinational companies.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Political Commentary, 1935
He warns that ignorance of politics leads to societal harm, emphasizing the cost of disengagement.
In simple terms: Political ignorance harms society.
Key Takeaway
Stay informed and participate politically.
Themes
politics
education
social responsibility
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- voting
- community activism
- policy discussions
- public education
Key Concepts
civic engagement
ignorance
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we motivate the politically disengaged?
- What responsibilities do citizens have?
A Different Perspective
People may resist politics due to distrust; changing that is challenging.
