Democracy Quote by Peter Carey
““Would you rather have the lords and nobles back? What is Democracy for? Not so we can rob each other. Or cheat.' I said cheat and felt the teeth in it, the cleat, the cut, the eat.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith by Peter Carey, 1994
Democracy should protect against exploitation, not enable it; power structures often mask selfish motives.
In simple terms: Democracy isn’t for stealing from each other.
Key Takeaway
Question and challenge authority that harms fairness.
Themes
power
democracy
exploitation
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debates
- workplace policies
- social movements
- media analysis
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true democracy look like?
- How can we prevent abuse of power?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic view may overlook practical complexities of governance.
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