Democracy Quote by Howard Jacobson
“Nobody who's thought about politics or democracy over the thousands of years that people have been thinking about democracy hasn't come up against the fact that the people will often be wrong. And what do you do when they are? You can't just say, 'Well, it's the will of the people.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2014
People often make poor choices; blaming “the will of the people” is insufficient.
In simple terms: People can be wrong; don’t just blame them.
Key Takeaway
Seek better decision‑making processes.
Themes
democracy
human error
leadership
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy design
- public debate
Key Concepts
political theory
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies guard against collective mistakes?
- What mechanisms improve democratic decisions?
A Different Perspective
Democratic outcomes may still be flawed despite reforms.
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