Clock Quote by L. Neil Smith
“I always said that in a country where a legislature, its sessions limited by statute, could alter reality by turning back the clock (I actually saw this done, once, with a long pole pushing on the hour hand), any travesty was possible. I see nothing lately to prove me wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Probability Broach by L. Neil Smith, 1979
A flexible legislature can manipulate time, showing how easily reality can be altered, and such power invites abuse.
In simple terms: Powerful institutions can reshape reality, often dangerously.
Key Takeaway
Beware unchecked authority.
Themes
politics
power
temporal control
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legislative reform
- media literacy
- civic engagement
Key Concepts
political theory
philosophy of law
Questions to Reflect On
- How does law shape perception of reality?
- What safeguards prevent abuse?
A Different Perspective
Assumes literal time manipulation; metaphorical.
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