Democracy Quote by Charles De Montesquieu
“The best example of democracy I can recall is five wolves sitting down to dinner with one sheep.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: The Spirit of the Laws, 1748
Democracy can be absurd when the powerful dominate the weak.
In simple terms: Democracy can be absurd.
Key Takeaway
Guard against power imbalance.
Themes
politics
justice
power
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- community organizing
Key Concepts
social contract
inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can minorities be heard?
- What safeguards protect the weak?
A Different Perspective
Ideal democracy requires active participation.
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