"He that goeth about to persuade a multitude that they are not so well governed as they ought to be shall never want attentive and favorable hearers"
- Richard Hooker
About this Quote
In this quote, Richard Hooker is suggesting that those who try to persuade a large group of people that they are not being governed appropriately will always find an audience who wants to listen and support their argument. This is due to the fact that people are naturally drawn to the concept that they are not being dealt with fairly or justly. Hooker is indicating that it is simple to acquire the attention and favor of a group by appealing to their dissatisfaction with their current government. Nevertheless, he also suggests that this approach might not necessarily lead to positive change or enhancement, as it is based on controling individuals's emotions instead of dealing with the actual concerns at hand.
This quote is written / told by Richard Hooker between March 1, 1554 and November 3, 1600. He was a famous Priest from England.
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