Artisans Quote by Robert Menzies
“The kind of people I myself represent in parliament; salary earners, shopkeepers, skilled artisans, professional men and women, farmers and so on, these are, in a political and economic sense, the middle class. They are for the most part unorganised and unselfconscious.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Address, Robert Menzies, 1949
The middle class comprises diverse workers who are largely unorganized and unaware of their collective power.
In simple terms: Middle class is varied, unorganized, and unaware.
Key Takeaway
Encourage organization and self‑awareness.
Themes
economics
politics
class structure
social organization
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- voting
- community organizing
- policy advocacy
- labor negotiations
Key Concepts
political theory
economic policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can mobilize this group?
- How does organization change political influence?
A Different Perspective
Some may view the middle class as already cohesive.
