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All forms of power - even based on the consensus of the democratic system - react when they are being attacked, or when
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"All forms of power - even based on the consensus of the democratic system - react when they are being attacked, or when those who exercise power become a target"

- Dario Fo

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This quote by Dario Fo speaks with the idea that all types of power, regardless of their origin, will respond when they are being attacked or when those who exercise power become a target. This is true of both authoritarian and democratic systems of power. In a democracy, power is originated from the agreement of individuals, yet even this type of power will react when it is threatened. This is due to the fact that those in power, regardless of the system, will constantly seek to protect their power and authority. This quote works as a suggestion that those in power will always look for to secure their authority, even in a democracy. It is necessary to bear in mind that power is not fixed and will constantly react when it is threatened. This is why it is very important to be knowledgeable about the power dynamics at play in any given circumstance.

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Dario Fo This quote is written / told by Dario Fo between March 24, 1926 and October 13, 2016. He was a famous Playwright from Italy. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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