• If we accept the Greek's definition of the idiot as an altogether private man, then we must conclude that many American citizens are now idiots. And I should not be surprised, although I don't know, if there were some such idiots even in Germany.

  Source: The British Journal of Sociology Structure of Power in America, Vol. 9 (March 1958)

  C. Wright Mills
  American sociologist 1916-1962
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If we accept the Greek's definition of the idiot as an altogether private man, then we must conclude that many American citizens are now idiots. And I should not be surprised, although I don't know, if there were some such idiots even in Germany. by : C. Wright Mills

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