Nothing irritates us [Fascists] so much as to be taken for pillars of order. Nothing so exasperates us as the people who come to us through fear of Communism. Those good people [who are fearful of all social change] will have to realize, and we shall soon make them realize, that the weight of the social problem is now on our shoulders and that they would be wiser to fear us than to fear Communism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fascists resent being seen as order‑keepers, and they claim that fearful people should fear them more than Communism.
- In plain terms
- They feel threatened when their authority is questioned and want to be feared.
- What can you take from it?
- Powerful groups may manipulate fear to maintain control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do regimes use fear as a tool?
- How can societies resist manipulative narratives?
Another view
It reflects a specific historical perspective and may not apply universally.
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