'People Have the Power': People have the power To redeem the work of fools Upon the meek the graces shower It's decreed the people rule
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ordinary people possess the ability to correct past mistakes and rule themselves.
- In plain terms
- People have the power to fix foolish mistakes and should rule themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust in the collective power of people to redeem and rule.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you believe in people's power?
- How do you redeem the work of fools?
Another view
People often lack the organization to exercise this power effectively.
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