“There is never any real danger in allowing a pedestal for a hero. He never has time to sit on it. One sees him always over and over again kicking his pedestal out from under him, and using it to batter a world with.”
Quote by Gerald Stanley Lee
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Crowds: A Study of the Genius of Democracy and of the Fears, Desires, and Expectations of the People
This book delves into the psychology and dynamics of crowds, analyzing how collective behavior shapes democratic processes. It investigates the motivations and emotions that drive people in group settings, offering insights into the functioning of democratic societies. more
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