Assume that the new elite were clearly and simply to proclaim its intentions which are to supplant the old elite; no one would come to its assistance, it would be defeated before having fought a battle. On the contrary, it appears to be asking nothing for itself, well knowing that without asking anything in advance it will obtain what it wants as a consequence of its victory.


page 92. - Manual of Political Economy

Vilfredo Pareto Quotes

Assume that the new elite were clearly and simply to proclaim its intentions which are to supplant the old elite; no one would come to its...

Assume that the new elite were clearly and simply to proclaim its intentions which are to supplant the old elite; no one would come to its...

Assume that the new elite were clearly and simply to proclaim its intentions which are to supplant the old elite; no one would come to its...

Assume that the new elite were clearly and simply to proclaim its intentions which are to supplant the old elite; no one would come to its...