The masses often let themselves down and even those at the forefront who are hoisting the flag of the cause that is intended to alleviate their miseries. However, they do not do so out of wickedness or malice. Often times, they betray their interests out of incomprehension, docility and resignation to the status quo. In a subtle way, the masses often end up collaborating with those oppressing them. . Janvier ChouteuChando
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The masses often let themselves down and even those at the forefront who are hoisting the flag of the cause that is intended to alleviate their miseries. However, they do not do so out of wickedness or malice. Often times, they betray their interests out of incomprehension, docility and resignation to the status quo. In a subtle way, the masses often end up collaborating with those oppressing them.

This quote talks about people not doing something wrong because they want to do it but because they don’t know any better. Sometimes people don’t realize how much better off they can be so they continue to live as they have been living. Eventually though, they will come across someone who has figured it out and will share what he or she has learned with them – thus helping them see how much better off they could be if only they had done it sooner.

Source: The Fire And Ice Legend

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