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Century Quote by Carroll Quigley

“Our political organization, based as it is on an eighteenth-century separation of powers and on a nineteenth-century nationalist state, is generally recognized to be semiobselete.” quote by Carroll Quigley
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“Our political organization, based as it is on an eighteenth-century separation of powers and on a nineteenth-century nationalist state, is generally recognized to be semiobselete.”

Carroll Quigley

About This Quote

The quote critiques modern political structures as outdated, rooted in old concepts.

In simple terms: Modern politics are outdated and need reform.

Key Takeaway

Consider updating governance models.

Themes

politics history institutional critique

Mood

analytical critical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • civic education
  • government restructuring

Key Concepts

separation of powers nationalism obsolescence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of the old system still work?
  • How can reforms respect tradition while modernizing?
A Different Perspective

May ignore benefits of existing systems.

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