Many sensible things banished from high life find an asylum among the mob.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ideas considered impractical in elite circles often find acceptance among common people.
- In plain terms
- Smart ideas rejected by the rich are liked by the poor.
- What can you take from it?
- Common people may value ideas elites reject.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who holds true wisdom?
- Why are some ideas rejected?
Another view
The mob is not always right; popular ideas can be harmful.
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