Accounts Quote by Rudyard Kipling
“Good Lord! who can account for the fathomless folly of the public?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Light That Failed, 1891
Public opinion can be irrational and inexplicable, driven by collective folly.
In simple terms: Public can be irrational.
Key Takeaway
Question collective behavior critically.
Themes
society
irrationality
public opinion
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- marketing
- social media
- public policy
Key Concepts
psychology
mass behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence shows public opinion is rational?
- How can leaders guide collective decisions?
A Different Perspective
Assumes uniform ignorance, ignoring informed minorities.
