Democracy Quote by Will Durant
““The defect of democracy is its tendency to put mediocrity into power; and there is no way of avoiding this except by limiting office to men of “trained skill.”138 Numbers by themselves cannot produce wisdom, and may give the best favors of office to the grossest flatterers.””
About This Quote
Democracy tends to elevate mediocrity; limiting power to skilled individuals could mitigate this.
In simple terms: Democracy can favor mediocrity.
Key Takeaway
Consider expertise in leadership roles.
Themes
politics
meritocracy
leadership
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- elections
- corporate governance
- academic appointments
Key Concepts
democratic theory
elitism
Questions to Reflect On
- Should expertise outweigh popular choice?
- How to balance skill with democratic fairness?
A Different Perspective
Excluding popular voices may reduce representation.
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