Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Kings are not born: they are made by artificial hallucination.

Kings are not born: they are made by artificial hallucinatio

Summary

This quote suggests that the notion of kingship and the power associated with it is not an inherent quality or natural ability, but rather a result of a collective belief or constructed illusion. It hints at the idea that kingship relies heavily on the perception and imagination of people, who construct the concept of royalty and grant power to individuals. Thus, the quote emphasizes that the position of a king is not a biological destiny but rather a product of societal and cultural constructs.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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