Those who have wrought great changes in the world never succeeded by gaining over chiefs; but always by exciting the multitude. The first is the resource of intrigue and produces only secondary results, the second is the resort of genius and transforms the universe.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Real change comes from inspiring the many, not the few.
- In plain terms
- Great leaders change the world by moving the masses, not just elites.
- What can you take from it?
- Mobilize the masses for true change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who drives true change?
- Why do elites fail?
Another view
Mobilizing the masses can be slow or difficult.
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