“Periclean Greeks employed the term idiotis, without any connotation of stupidity or subnormality, to mean simply 'a person indifferent to public affairs.' Obviously, there is something wanting in the apolitical personality. But we have also come to suspect the idiocy of politicization—of the professional pol and power broker. The two idiocies make a perfect match, with the apathy of the first permitting the depredations of the second.”
Quote by Christopher Hitchens
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Prepared for the Worst: Selected Essays and Minority Reports
This book compiles a selection of essays and minority reports, offering a diverse range of viewpoints on contemporary societal challenges and debates. more
Author
Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens was an English-American author, journalist, and social critic. He was known for his sharp wit and controversial views, particularly on religion and politics. Hitchens was a prominent figure in the public discourse of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. more
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