Quote by The Century of the Self

By satisfying people's inner selfish desires, one made them happy and thus docile.

By satisfying people's inner selfish desires, one made them

Summary

This quote suggests that by catering to individuals' self-centered desires, one can manipulate their emotions to make them content and submissive. The notion implies that fulfilling people's selfish wants and needs can ultimately pacify them, leading to compliance without questioning. It highlights the idea that by manipulating individual desires, it becomes easier to control and influence overall behavior.

By The Century of the Self

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