The mad mob does not ask how it could be better, only that it be different. And when it then becomes worse, it must change again. Thus they get bees for flies, and at last hornets for bees.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crowds demand change without considering if it will improve things, often making situations worse.
- In plain terms
- People want change just for the sake of change, not for improvement.
- What can you take from it?
- Mindless change often leads to worse outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is change always better?
- How do you judge if a change is good?
Another view
Not all change is driven by ignorance.
More from Martin Luther
Hier stehe ich, ich kann nicht anders. Gott helfe mir. Amen.
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