Affair Quote by Chris Patten
“It behaves more like a tribe than a democratic institution...responding to custom rather than reason and using its own liturgy and language for the conduct of its domestic affairs.”
About This Quote
Institutions can become tribal, favoring tradition over rational governance, using exclusive rituals.
In simple terms: Tribalism over democracy.
Key Takeaway
Encourage transparent, reasoned decision‑making.
Themes
politics
culture
tradition
governance
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government reform
- policy analysis
- organizational change
Key Concepts
institutional inertia
customary law
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices can break tribal habits?
- How to balance tradition with rational policy?
A Different Perspective
Tribal loyalty can resist necessary reforms.
