Degenerates Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Democracy is an impossible thing until the power is shared by all, but let not democracy degenerate into mobocracy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Indian National Congress, 1930
Democracy requires universal participation; without shared power it degrades into mob rule.
In simple terms: Democracy fails without shared power; it can become mobocracy.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive participation to protect democracy.
Themes
democracy
power
inclusion
mobocracy
politics
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- elections
- community organizing
- policy making
Key Concepts
collective governance
citizen empowerment
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure power is truly shared?
- What safeguards prevent democracy from becoming mobocracy?
A Different Perspective
Power imbalances can persist despite formal equality.
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