Agenda 21 Quote by David Rockefeller
“It would have been impossible for us to develop our plan for the world if we had been subjected to the lights of publicity during those years. But, the world is now more sophisticated and prepared to march towards a world government. The supranational sovereignty of an intellectual elite and world bankers is surely preferable to the national auto-determination practiced in past centuries.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Economic Forum, 1995
A global elite argues that supranational governance by intellectuals and bankers is more suitable than fragmented national self‑determination.
In simple terms: Elite favors global rule over national autonomy.
Key Takeaway
Consider the trade‑offs of global governance.
Themes
global governance
elitism
sovereignty
economic power
Mood
critical
speculative
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- international negotiations
- financial regulation
- academic debate
Key Concepts
world banking
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Is a world government feasible?
- How to balance elite expertise with popular consent?
A Different Perspective
Centralized power may ignore local needs and democratic input.
