Blind Quote by Ferdinand Lassalle
“Useful as a war against France, undertaken by the Government against the will of the people would be for our revolutionary development, just so dangerous must be the effect upon our democratic development of a war supported by blind popular enthusiasm.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political address, 19th century Germany
A war driven by popular enthusiasm can undermine democratic development and be more harmful than beneficial for revolutionary progress.
In simple terms: Blind enthusiasm for war harms democracy.
Key Takeaway
Beware of populist war fervor.
Themes
politics
war
democracy
revolution
public opinion
Mood
cautious
critical
reflective
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- public rallies
- legislative sessions
- media commentary
Key Concepts
populism
democratic erosion
revolutionary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mass enthusiasm affect policy decisions?
- What safeguards protect democracy from war hype?
A Different Perspective
Popular support may mask hidden costs and unintended consequences.
