The governments of the present day have to deal not merely with other governments, with emperors, kings and ministers, but also with the secret societies which have everywhere their unscrupulous agents, and can at the last moment upset all the governments' plans.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Governments must manage not just other states but also hidden groups that can undermine plans.
- In plain terms
- Leaders deal with hidden groups that can cause trouble.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch for hidden actors in politics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who influences decisions behind the scenes?
- How do we prepare for the unknown?
Another view
Not all hidden groups are malicious; some are harmless.
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