Displease Quote by Plutarch
“To please the many is to displease the wise.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On the Duty of the State," 1st century AD
Pleasing the masses often leads to ignoring wise counsel; true wisdom may be unpopular.
In simple terms: Wise advice may be unpopular.
Key Takeaway
Seek wise counsel over popular approval.
Themes
wisdom
leadership
integrity
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
instructive
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- organizational decisions
- public speaking
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
philosophy
political ethics
moral courage
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you chosen wisdom over popularity?
- How can societies value wise dissent?
A Different Perspective
Popular opinion can pressure leaders to compromise.
