Children Quote by Terry Pratchett
“They've got something they do it with, I think it's called a mocracy, and it means everyone in the whole country can say who the new Tyrant is. One man ... one vet. ... Everyone has ... the vet. Except for women, of course. And children. And criminals. And slaves. And stupid people. And people of foreign extraction. And people disapproved of for, er, various reasons. And lots of other people. But everyone apart from them. It's a very enlightened civilization.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Truth, 2000
A satirical view of a so-called democracy that excludes many groups, highlighting hypocrisy in claims of universal participation.
In simple terms: Democracy claimed but excludes many.
Key Takeaway
Beware of empty inclusivity.
Themes
politics
satire
exclusion
Mood
cynical
humorous
critical
Type
political
satirical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy debates
- civil rights movements
- public discourse
Key Concepts
democratic theory
social critique
inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is truly excluded in modern democracies?
- How can inclusive governance be achieved?
A Different Perspective
The satire may oversimplify complex political realities.
