“Those who know the least, obey the best” is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is often applied to government.
“Tis a constant maxim amongst us, that those who know the least, obey the best” was printed in the play The Recruiting Officer (1706) by Irish dramatist George Farquhar (1677-1707).
Wikipedia: George Farquhar
George Farquhar (1677 – 29 April 1707) was an Irish dramatist. He is noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, particularly for his plays The Constant Couple (1699), The Recruiting Officer (1706) and The Beaux’ Stratagem (1707).
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The Recruiting Officer
By George Farquhar
T. Johnson
1720
Pg. 55:
Plume. You must know in the first place, then, that I hate to have Gentlemen in my Company; for they are always troublesome and expensive, sometimes dangerous; and ‘tis a constant maxim amongst us, that those who know the least, obey the best .
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Bohdi Sanders, Ph.D.
@BohdiSanders
Those who know the least obey the best. Farquhar Those without knowledge are easy to control and to take advantage of. When knowledge is looked at from this vantage point, you can consider acquiring knowledge on various things, as self-defense.
@BohdiSanders
7:48 PM · Feb 2, 2018·Twitter Web Client
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jeff sekerak
@jeffsekerak
George Farquhar said: Those who know the least, obey the best. Brutal, psychopathic, usury-loving elites know that. Hence: Drugs that kill, toxic water, poison food, dangerous airwaves, phony news anchors, & a liquor store on every corner. Steer clear of those. Be a rebel.
7:56 AM · May 14, 2019·Twitter for iPhone
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Title Those who Know the Least Obey the Best. -George Farquhar: Lined Gift Notebook With Unique Touch - Journal - Lined Premium 120 Pages -Quotes-
Author Quotes Note Lovers
Publisher Independently Published, 2020
ISBN 9798600493254
Length 122 pages
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Esoteric Exposal
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Those who know the least, obey the best.
3:15 PM · Mar 3, 2020·Esoteric Exposal Bot
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sapere aude
@sapereaude365
It’s an old maxim that people, who know the least obey the best. #Covid1984
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8:09 AM · Jul 1, 2020·Twitter for Android
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