Football strategy does not originate in a scrimmage: it is useless to expect solutions in a political campaign.
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The simple opposition between the people and big business has disappeared because the people themselves have become so deeply involved in big business.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The boundaries between individuals and corporations have blurred as people engage more with big business.
Walter Lippmann's quote suggests a profound shift in society where the traditional divide between everyday individuals and large corporations has diminished. The involvement of people in big business, whether as consumers, employees, or entrepreneurs, has led to a complex relationship where they are no longer merely opposed to these entities but are actively participating in their functions and operations.
Themes
BusinessPeopleInvolvementCorporationSociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the implications of corporate influence on democracy.
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