Quote by Paul Valery

Politics is the art of preventing people from busying themselves with what is their own business.

Politics is the art of preventing people from busying themse

Summary

This quote by Paul ValÃ©ry sheds light on the nature of politics, suggesting that its purpose is to distract or divert individuals from focusing on their personal interests or concerns. It implies that politics often manipulates people's attention and energy towards matters that may not necessarily be directly relevant or beneficial to them. ValÃ©ry's quote is critical of the ways in which politics can influence and control societal priorities, possibly at the expense of individual liberty or autonomy.

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By Paul Valery

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