Power quote by Don DeLillo

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People who are in power make their arrangements in secret, largely as a way of maintaining and furthering that power
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"People who are in power make their arrangements in secret, largely as a way of maintaining and furthering that power"

- Don DeLillo

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This quote by Don DeLillo speaks with the concept that those in power usually make use of secrecy as a tool to preserve and enhance their power. This is done by maintaining their plans and setups concealed from the public, allowing them to choose without public scrutiny or disturbance. This privacy can be made use of to further their own rate of interests, while additionally preventing the general public from having a say in the choices that are made. By maintaining their plans and also setups concealed, those in power can make sure that their rate of interests are prioritized and that their power is not threatened. This quote acts as a pointer that those in power typically use privacy as a way to preserve and increase their power, and that it is very important to be knowledgeable about this as well as to hold those in power liable.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Don DeLillo somewhere between November 20, 1936 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Power. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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