Quote by Robert Frost
The strongest and most effective force in guaranteeing the long-term maintenance of power is not violence in all the forms deployed by the dominant to control the dominated, but consent in all the forms in which the dominated acquiesce in their own domination.
Summary
This quote suggests that power is sustained not solely through violence, but rather through the consent granted by the oppressed to be dominated. While violence may initially establish control, long-term maintenance of power relies on the willingness of the dominated to accept their subjugation. This consent can take various forms, such as obeying laws and societal norms, or even internalizing the belief in their own inferiority. By understanding and manipulating these dynamics, those in power can ensure their authority persists without constantly resorting to violence.
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Control
By Robert Frost
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