Society Quote by Ivo Andrić
““Postoji priča da je na dvoru nekog sultana bio naročit činovnik čija je titula glasila: evet-efendija. Njegova jedina dužnost bila je „da klima glavom u znak odobravanja na sve što sultan kaže””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Sultan’s Court”, 1931
A servant’s duty is blind obedience, nodding to please the ruler.
In simple terms: Blind obedience to authority.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and think independently.
Themes
power
obedience
authority
Mood
critical
serious
Type
literary
political
When to use this quote
- workplace hierarchy
- government policies
- family dynamics
- peer pressure
Key Concepts
political theory
social conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you obeyed without questioning?
- What are the costs of such obedience?
A Different Perspective
Blind loyalty can suppress moral judgment.
