Art Quote by Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Politics is the art of making the people believe that they are in power, when in fact, they have none.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Times, 1995
Politics manipulates perception of power while actual authority remains absent.
In simple terms: Politics creates illusion of power.
Question who truly holds power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize real influence?
- What role does citizen engagement play?
Power structures can be complex, not merely absent.