Apathy Quote by Ezra Pound
“That text is known to them that have the patience to read it, possibly one one-hundredth of one percent of the denizens. They forget it, all save a few Western states. I think somebody in Dakota once read it. The Constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on the Constitution, date unknown
Understanding that only a tiny fraction truly study the Constitution, while most ignore it, highlighting the rarity of deep civic engagement.
In simple terms: Very few people read the Constitution carefully.
Key Takeaway
Encourage deeper study of foundational texts.
Themes
civic duty
knowledge
engagement
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- public policy debates
- citizen forums
- academic research
Key Concepts
political theory
historical awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make foundational documents more relatable?
- What motivates people to study complex legal texts?
A Different Perspective
Many may feel the Constitution irrelevant to daily life.
