The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by father of collectivist anarchism Mikhail Bakunin: When the people are being beaten with a stick - a blunt lesson about power, freedom, democracy and human dignity

Quote of the Day by Mikhail Bakunin: Mikhail Bakunin's insight provokes a critical reassessment of political authority. He suggested that simply renaming an object as 'the People's Stick' does not change its inherent power. This concept is particularly relevant for contemporary movements that assert they embody the voice of the populace. Issues arise when populist groups invoke 'the people' to validate their agendas. The fundamental inquiry is whether oppressive forces are transformed merely by their rebranding.