If the surprise outcome of the recent UK referendum - on whether to leave or remain in the European Union - teaches us anything, it is that supposedly worthy displays of democracy in action can actually do more harm than good. Witness a nation now more divided; an intergenerational schism in the making; both a governing and opposition party torn to shreds from the inside; infinitely more complex issues raised than satisfactory solutions provided. It begs the question 'Was it really all worth it' ?
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About This Quote
About Alex Morritt, Impromptu Scribe
Alex Morritt, Impromptu Scribe.
Themes
- Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
- Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back
- Leadership — Guiding others with vision, integrity, and purpose
- Power — The dynamics of influence, authority, and leadership