Most people in this world are a mob. They won't care about abstract ideas for long, and they are more easily influenced by emotions, identity, and group belonging. The masses will forget complex issues but will remember simple anger. Therefore, one of the most important abilities of a ruler is not to persuade everyone, but to give everyone a sufficiently simple emotional outlet.

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