Establishment Quote by Howard Zinn
“The establishment, whatever rewards it gives us, will also, if necessary to maintain it's control, kill us”
About This Quote
Source Book: A People's History of the United States, 1980
When institutions feel threatened, they may resort to violence to preserve power.
In simple terms: Power can turn violent to stay in control.
Key Takeaway
Beware of institutional oppression.
Themes
power
control
violence
politics
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- activism
- journalism
- human rights advocacy
- political protest
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
state repression
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when power is being abused?
- What can individuals do to protect freedoms?
A Different Perspective
Such measures can also provoke resistance and unrest.
![“I knew that if I wanted to really maintain control, I would have to keep the budget down. And I did. And I feel very fortunate that - y'know, this movie [Don Jon] - frame for frame, line for line - is exactly what I wanted it to be. Nobody made me change anything.” quote by Joseph Gordon-Levitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e21/joseph-gordon-levitt-1583_budgets_i-knew-that-if-i-wanted-to-really-mainta_58953.jpg)
![“It is certain that every class is interested in [educational] establishments which give to the human mind its highest improvements, and to every Country its truest and most durable celebrity.” quote by James Madison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/964/james-madison-373_certain_it-is-certain-that-every-class-is-intere_22217.jpg)
