What does a mirror look at? - Frank Herbert

There are many degrees of sight and many degrees of blindness. What senses do we lack that we cannot see another world all around us?

Monarchies have some good features beyond their star qualities. They can reduce the size and parasitic nature of the management bureaucracy. They can make speedy decisions when necessary. They fit an ancient human demand for a parental (tribal/feudal) hierarchy where every person knows his place. It is valuable to know your place, even if that place is temporary. It is galling to be held in place against your will. This is why I teach about tyranny in the best possible way — by example.

the drowning man who climbs on your shoulders to save himself is understandable — except when you see it happen in the drawing room.