Power Quote by Michel Foucault
““power is tolerable only on condition that it masks a substantial part of itself. Its success is proportional to an ability to hide its own mechanisms.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Discipline and Punish, 1975
Power works best when it conceals its mechanisms, making it harder to resist.
In simple terms: Hidden power is harder to challenge.
Key Takeaway
Expose and question hidden power structures.
Themes
power
control
transparency
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- media literacy
- organizational audits
- activist campaigns
Key Concepts
social theory
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify concealed power?
- What tools reveal hidden mechanisms?
A Different Perspective
Some power is transparent and accountable.
