Quote by Voltaire

The public is a ferocious beast; one must either chain it or flee from it.

The public is a ferocious beast; one must either chain it or

Summary

This quote suggests that dealing with the public can be challenging and unpredictable. It portrays the public as a ferocious entity that can potentially turn hostile. To navigate this, one has two options: either control and restrain the public's actions, or completely avoid any involvement or engagement with it. It implies that the public's collective behavior can be intense and overwhelming, and individuals must decide how they wish to handle it â€“ either by exerting control or by distancing themselves from it entirely.

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