Cease Quote by Eric Hoffer
“Radicalism itself ceases to be radical when absorbed mainly in preserving its control over a society or an economy.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The True Believer", 1951
Radical ideas lose their edge when they become tools for maintaining existing power structures.
In simple terms: Radicalism becomes mainstream when used to control.
Beware of co-opted movements.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social movements
- policy making
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does reform become status quo?
- Who benefits from radical ideas being institutionalized?
Radicalism can be diluted over time.