In nations composed of both cultured and uncultured elements, the uncultured will govern because it is their habit to attack and resolve doubts with their fists in cases where the cultured have failed in the art of governing. The uncultured masses are lazy and timid in the realm of intelligence, and they want to be governed well. But if the government hurts them, they shake it off and govern themselves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Uncultured masses govern when the educated fail, but prefer stable governance.
- In plain terms
- If the educated fail to govern well, the masses will take over.
- What can you take from it?
- Good governance prevents unrest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes governance effective?
Another view
Governance is not solely about culture or education.
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