Creeds Quote by Friedrich August von Hayek
“When it becomes dominated by a collectivist creed, democracy will inevitably destroy itself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Constitution of Liberty, 1960
Collectivist ideologies erode democratic structures, leading to self-destruction.
In simple terms: Collectivism harms democracy over time.
Guard individual freedoms against collective overreach.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- civil society activism
- education reform
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can democracy survive some collective policies?
- What safeguards prevent democratic erosion?
Democracies can adapt without total collapse.