Question

Which of the following best explains the quote below in terms of political propaganda?

"There is nothing more terrifying than ignorance in action." -Goethe

A. Goethe meant that politics is a terrible profession.
B.Goethe meant that it is terrifying to be inactive.
C.Goethe meant that if you plan to be involved in politics then you should get an education.
D.Goethe meant that people who speak out about political issues should thoroughly understand the issues they are taking about.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. If you take action, and you do not understand what you are doing, you can cause more harm than good.