Democracy Quote by Gustave Flaubert
““The whole dream of democracy is to raise the proletariat to the level of stupidity attained by the bourgeoisie.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sentimental Education, 1869
He critiques democracy by comparing the masses to the elite’s ignorance.
In simple terms: Democracy can lead to collective foolishness.
Key Takeaway
Question the quality of public discourse.
Themes
politics
democracy
class
critique
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- Voting
- public debate
- education reform
Key Concepts
Social theory
philosophy
political science
Questions to Reflect On
- What improves democratic knowledge?
- How to avoid elitist bias?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralizes complex societies.
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