Quote By Robert Frost

The strongest and most effective force in guaranteeing the long-term maintenance of power is not violence in all the forms deployed by the dominant to control the dominated, but consent in all the forms in which the dominated acquiesce in their own domination.

Robert Frost

Consent Control Power

Robert Frost

American Poet

Born: March 26, 1874

Died: January 29, 1963

Robert Frost was a renowned American poet celebrated for his rural themes and insightful reflections on life.

Explanation Of The Quote

Robert Frost emphasizes that power is most effectively maintained not through force but through the consent of those being controlled. He critiques societal structures where people unknowingly participate in their own domination. This quote inspires reflection on authority, autonomy, and societal systems. Frost’s wisdom encourages awareness and active participation in shaping our roles within power dynamics.

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