Quote by Ryszard Kapuscinski

A population weakened and exhausted by battling against so many obstacles -- whose needs are never satisfied and desires never fulfilled -- is vulnerable to manipulation and regimentation. The struggle for survival is, above all, an exercise that is hugely time-consuming, absorbing and debilitating. If you create these anti-conditions, your rule is guaranteed for a hundred years.

A population weakened and exhausted by battling against so m

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This quote suggests that a population constantly facing hardships and unfulfilled desires becomes susceptible to being controlled and manipulated. When people are consumed by the struggle to meet their basic needs and overcome obstacles, they lack the energy and resources to challenge authority. By deliberately creating unfavorable conditions for the population, those in power can ensure their rule goes unchallenged for a significant period of time. The quote highlights how an exhausted and vulnerable population can be easily regimented and controlled.

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