Creeps Quote by Yip Harburg
“This we learn from Watergate that almost any creep'll be glad to help the Government overthrow the people.”
About This Quote
The quote warns that governments may enlist opportunistic individuals to undermine the populace, using the Watergate scandal as a cautionary example.
In simple terms: Governments can co‑opt opportunists to betray citizens.
Political power can corrupt and exploit.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- evaluating policy proposals
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- scrutinize motives of political actors
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent abuse of power?
- How does public distrust affect governance?
Broad claim may oversimplify complex political motives.