Democracy Quote by Karl Kraus
“Democracy means the opportunity to be everyone's slave.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Death of the Author,” 1914
Democracy can paradoxically become a system where the majority dominates, reducing individual freedom.
In simple terms: Democracy may turn into majority tyranny.
Guard against majority rule becoming oppression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy making
- civil rights
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is true freedom possible in a democracy?
- How to protect minorities?
Majority rule can suppress minorities.