He saw reform as an international movement coming from within the Church, and led by the elite.

What a tendency towards dictatorship by the European political elite.

There was a great demand for prestige objects by the elite.

Many of these techniques were called "superstitious" by educated elites.

Many studied business in college, a privilege previously only enjoyed by the wealthy elite.

Whether this was a form of selection-by-lot or a covert selection by the elite is not clear.

The masses cannot simply take over the role served previously by elites; they can express desires but not values.

The Buddhist religion was described as "humane" and generally accepted by the elite.

State organizations are responsive to and controlled by legitimately elected elites.

"Or they can be very corrupt, dominated by elites."