Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

Those that think must govern those that toil.

Those that think must govern those that toil.

Summary

This quote suggests that the responsibility of those who possess knowledge, wisdom, and critical thinking skills is to lead and make decisions for those who primarily engage in physical labor. It emphasizes the notion that intellect or intelligence should be in authority, as it is believed to be more substantial and capable in managing society. The quote points towards the concept of a hierarchical structure where the thinkers are seen as superior and responsible for guiding the laborers who are seen as subordinate.

Topics

By Oliver Goldsmith

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

All soldiers who serve their country and put their lives at

All soldiers who serve their country and put their lives at risk need to know that if something happens to them, their families will be well taken care of. That's the bond we have with our military men and women and their families.

Consider the momentous event in architecture when the wall p

Consider the momentous event in architecture when the wall parted and the column became.

The three great elements of modern civilization, gunpowder,

The three great elements of modern civilization, gunpowder, printing, and the Protestant religion.

Evil gains work their punishment.

Evil gains work their punishment.

I always wanted to be a farmer. There is a tradition of that

I always wanted to be a farmer. There is a tradition of that in my family.

Remember, Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, an

Remember, Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.

Los ojos se me llenaron de lÃ¡grimas. El dolor del duelo es

Los ojos se me llenaron de lÃ¡grimas. El dolor del duelo es como un invitado borracho, cuando parece que se ha marchado, vuelve a darte un Ãºltimo abrazo.

Sadness Mourning Duelo

The first-born in every family is always dreaming for an ima

The first-born in every family is always dreaming for an imaginary older brother or sister who will look out for them.

The fast, flowing parts, the high-speed corners, that's wher

The fast, flowing parts, the high-speed corners, that's where a Formula One car is at its best - changes of direction, pulling high g-forces left and right.

We can't blame children for occupying themselves with Facebo

We can't blame children for occupying themselves with Facebook rather than playing in the mud. Our society doesn't put a priority on connecting with nature. In fact, too often we tell them it's dirty and dangerous.

The Ukrainian community is tight-knit by nature.

The Ukrainian community is tight-knit by nature.

A general is just as good or just as bad as the troops under

A general is just as good or just as bad as the troops under his command make him.

General Douglas MacArthur