Are politicians really as foolish as described?
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definition
"Politics is the playground of the foolish, for true intelligence lies not in dominating others, but in mastering oneself."
According to Osho, politicians are even more foolish than described because politics springs from the stupid urge to dominate others. True intelligence seeks self-mastery, not power over people. When you lack inner mastery, ruling others becomes self-deception. Hence politics attracts the unwise, whereas the wise turn inward, govern themselves, and avoid the egoic game of control.
Wanting to boss others is silly; wise people learn to rule themselves first.
Why this matters practically
- Shift your energy from controlling others to cultivating self-awareness and discipline.
- Lead and relate better by replacing dominance with responsibility and service.
- Spot ego-driven power games and choose calmer, wiser responses.
- Lead and relate better by replacing dominance with responsibility and service.
- Spot ego-driven power games and choose calmer, wiser responses.
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