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The mass, whether it be a crowd or an army, is vile
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"The mass, whether it be a crowd or an army, is vile"

- Benito Mussolini

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In this quote, Benito Mussolini, the Italian fascist leader, conveys a negative view of the mass or the cumulative entity, no matter whether it refers to a crowd or an army. The recommendation to "vile" suggests a sense of disgust or contempt towards this cumulative force. It suggests that Mussolini perceives the mass as having unfavorable qualities or motivations, possibly indicating a lack of uniqueness or important thinking. Mussolini's belief in the superiority of the person over the collective aligns with his authoritarian ideology, which emphasized a strong leader and the submission of the masses to their authority.

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Benito Mussolini This quote is written / told by Benito Mussolini between July 29, 1883 and April 28, 1945. He was a famous Politician from Italy. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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