America Quote by Florence King
“To me, elitism means a love of excellence and superiority, but America has declared war on both and developed a sick love of the lowest common denominator to make sure no-one becomes too fine for our touted democracy. We are almost at the point of regarding every virtue as elitist.”
About This Quote
Elitism, defined as love of excellence, is vilified, while mediocrity is celebrated to keep everyone equal.
In simple terms: Excellence vilified, mediocrity celebrated.
Key Takeaway
Value true excellence.
Themes
elitism
excellence
democracy
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- education
- media
- policy debate
Key Concepts
social critique
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true excellence?
- How does “lowest common denominator” affect society?
A Different Perspective
The view may oversimplify complex social dynamics.
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