Quote by H. L. Mencken

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of i

Summary

This quote suggests that democracy places unwarranted faith in the ability of the general population to make informed and wise decisions. It conveys a skeptical view that democracy may be flawed, as it allows for the influence of the uninformed or ignorant majority. The quote arguably challenges the idealization of democracy by highlighting the potential downside of giving equal decision-making power to all individuals, regardless of their knowledge or understanding of complex issues.

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By H. L. Mencken

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