Accepted Quote by Savitri Devi
“Sincere thought, real free thought, ready, in the name of superhuman authority or of humble common sense, to question the basis of what is officially taught and generally accepted, is less and less likely to thrive. It is, we repeat, by far easier to enslave a literate people than an illiterate one, strange as this may seem at first sight. And the enslavement is more likely to be lasting.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Myth of the Superhuman Authority, Savitri Devi, 1930s
Official doctrines suppress genuine free thought, making educated societies easier to control than uneducated ones, leading to lasting oppression.
In simple terms: Education can be used to control people.
Key Takeaway
Encourage critical thinking and open debate.
Themes
freedom
education
control
authority
critical thinking
Mood
cautious
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
political
warning
When to use this quote
- schools
- media
- political discourse
- public policy
- activism
Key Concepts
political philosophy
social dynamics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms protect free thought?
- How can societies foster healthy skepticism?
A Different Perspective
Even educated people can be manipulated if they stop questioning.
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