Nurse Quote by Hannah Arendt
“For politics is not like the nursery; in politics obedience and support are the same.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Human Condition” by Hannah Arendt, 1958
In politics, obedience and support are indistinguishable, unlike in a nursery.
In simple terms: Politics equates obedience with support.
Key Takeaway
Question blind loyalty in governance.
Themes
politics
obedience
power dynamics
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- policy debate
Key Concepts
authority
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- When is obedience justified?
- How does support differ from obedience?
A Different Perspective
Complex nuance may be oversimplified.
![“I was in total shock. I work so close [to home] that I figured I'd return to work and the baby nurse would bring the baby to me, and I'd run home periodically, and I'd make it work. But every two hours? That's a whole other level. I'll have to make a nursery at the office.” quote by Ivanka Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/960/ivanka-trump-7658_baby_i-was-in-total-shock-i-work-so-close-to_483905.jpg)
![“[Gulliver was soon being read] "from the cabinet council to the nursery".” quote by John Gay](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e62/john-gay-4141_cabinets_gulliver-was-soon-being-read-from-the-ca_403882.jpg)
![“I think-I need to ask an embarrassing question. Do you think I could borrow a pair of scrubs? I-uh-my pants-" "Oh!" Cried the poor nurse. "Yes. Absolutely. I'll be right back." [...] "Thanks," I mumbled. "I'll just change here. He's not looking at anything at the moment." I gestured toward Sam…” quote by Maggie Stiefvater](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cd6/maggie-stiefvater-76_curtains_i-think-i-need-to-ask-an-embarrassing-qu_8591.jpg)
