The secret of the demagogue is to appear as dumb as his aud… - Karl Kraus

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The secret of the demagogue is to appear as dumb as his audience so that these people can believe themselves as smart as he.

Karl Kraus

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Karl Kraus (28 April 1874 – 12 June 1936) was an Austrian journalist, satirist, essayist, aphorist, playwright and poet.

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Alternative Names: Karel Kraus

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