Dark Quote by Marilyn Ferguson
“It is a dark, unspoken truth that the powerful - the 'ruling class' - make up the rules as they go along.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Aquarian Conspiracy, 1980
The powerful create rules arbitrarily, revealing an unspoken truth about how authority manipulates systems.
In simple terms: Powerful people set rules to suit themselves.
Question authority and seek transparency.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- organizational leadership
- social reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure fair rule‑making?
- What mechanisms expose hidden agendas?
Rules may be justified by tradition, not just power.