The intellectual class determines a country’s destiny because masses are imitative.

Evidence

In no country does the mass of the people live the life of intelligent thought and action. It is largely imitative, and follows the intellectual class. … If the intellectual class is honest, independent and disinterested, it can be trusted to take the initiative and give a proper lead when a crisis arises. — Ambedkar, B R, Annihilation of Caste_ The Annotated…, 966

Categorization

• XREF: Echoes Gramsci’s organic intellectuals and the general theme of intellectual class power across the Frankfurt material on cultural theory.