Establishment Quotes
Inside the system, questioning it anyway.
These establishment quotes capture a real tension between belonging to institutions and distrusting them, including one speaker who describes being both of the establishment and against it. Millions feeling unheard by the political establishment ties closely to themes in About.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the paradox in the 'of the establishment but anti-establishment' quote?
It captures someone who benefits from or belongs to an institution while still positioning themselves as a critic of it, a tension common among public figures with institutional ties.
Do any quotes discuss feeling politically ignored?
Yes, one states that a huge share of the public feels overlooked by mainstream political power, a sentiment often used to explain disillusionment with politics generally. It connects to broader ideas found under About.
What does 'freedom of establishment' mean in the European context?
It refers to the legal right within the European Union to work and set up business freely across member countries, a very different, more technical use of the word than the political quotes elsewhere here.
Is there a quote imagining a world with no establishment at all?
Yes, one speaker imagines a scenario where, if it were up to them, no such thing as 'the establishment' would exist, expressing a wish for flatter, less hierarchical structures.
