Quote by Henry Adams, The Education of He

Modern politics is, at bottom, a struggle not of men but of forces. The men become every year more and more creatures of force, massed about central powerhouses. The conflict is no longer between the men, but between the motors that drive the men, and the men tend to succumb to their own motive forces.

Modern politics is, at bottom, a struggle not of men but of

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that in contemporary politics, the true battle is not between individual people, but rather between the powerful forces that drive them. It suggests that politicians have become increasingly influenced and controlled by these forces, often centralized within institutions of power. Accordingly, the conflict observed in modern politics is primarily between the various motives and motivations that guide individuals, leading them to succumb to the very forces they represent. Essentially, the quote emphasizes that politics is now a struggle between the driving forces behind individuals rather than a clash of their personal ideologies or beliefs.

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By Henry Adams, The Education of He

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