Keep clear of the dupes that talk democracy And the dogs that talk revolution, Drunk with talk, liars and believers. I believe in my tusks. Long live freedom and damn the ideologies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author distrusts ideological talk about democracy and revolution, preferring personal autonomy and skepticism.
- In plain terms
- Avoid ideological talk; trust yourself and be free.
- What can you take from it?
- Be skeptical of political ideologies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you decide what to believe?
- What does freedom mean to you?
Another view
Ideologies can provide necessary structure for social change.
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