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Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage
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"Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage"

- H. L. Mencken

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This quote by H. L. Mencken is a funny means of describing the complexities of freedom. It indicates that freedom is an uphill struggle, like running a circus from the ape cage. It recommends that democracy calls for a good deal of ability and knowledge to be effective. It likewise suggests that democracy is a disorderly as well as unpredictable system, much like a circus with its wild animals and also unpredictable efficiencies. The quote indicates that democracy is a challenging system to manage, but it is possible with the ideal understanding and also ability. It additionally indicates that freedom is a system that calls for a good deal of initiative and also commitment to be effective. Inevitably, this quote is an amusing means of defining the intricacies of freedom and also the ability as well as understanding required to manage it.

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H. L. Mencken This quote is written / told by H. L. Mencken between September 12, 1880 and January 29, 1956. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 123 other quotes.

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