Quote by George Bernard Shaw

(Democracy is a government) of the fools, for the fools, by the fools.

(Democracy is a government) of the fools, for the fools, by

Summary

This quote is a criticism of democracy, suggesting that it is a system that allows foolish individuals to govern themselves and make decisions. It implies that democracy is flawed because it puts power in the hands of the unintelligent or ignorant majority. The quote argues that democracy lacks the guidance of wise or knowledgeable individuals and therefore leads to unwise or irrational choices in governance. This statement highlights a skeptical perspective towards the effectiveness and wisdom of democratic systems of government.

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Democracy

By George Bernard Shaw

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