Conscious Quote by Edward Bernays

“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate…

— Edward Bernays

The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society.

— Edward Bernays

The public, therefore, among a democratic people, has a singular power, which aristocratic nations cannot conceive; for it does not persuade others to its…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

“Under its sway the transactions of the public administration are not nearly so important as what is done by private exertion. Democracy does not…

— Alexis de Tocqueville

In a democracy, society must recognize that the individual has rights which are guaranteed, and the individual must recognize that he has responsibilities which…

— Harry Woodburn Chase

Democratic institutions are based on a reality of human nature: that those with power, however benign or even noble their intentions, will do what…

— Rebecca MacKinnon

Democratic societies can't force people. Therefore they have to control what they think.

— Noam Chomsky

“Every form of government tends to perish by excess of its basic principle. Aristocracy ruins itself by limiting too narrowly the circle withing which…

— Will Durant

Government is, or ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community... when any government shall…

— George Mason

“It seems to be difficult if not impossible for human beings to avoid thinking of government as mystical entity with a nature and a…

— H.L. Mencken

There is an inherent tendency in all governmental power to recognize no restraints on its operation and to extend the sphere of its dominion…

— Ludwig von Mises

Government is merely an attempt to express the conscience of everybody, the average conscience of the nation, in the rules that everybody is commanded…

— Woodrow Wilson