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Quote from David Hume,


"Nothing appears more surprising to those who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the ease with which the many are governed by the few."


By:

David Hume (more quotes by David Hume or books by/about David Hume)


(1711-1776) Scottish philosopher, historian and economist

Source:

First Principles of Government, 1742

Categories:

Control, Free Thought, Government, Power, Proverbs, Psycho-politics, Servitude

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