Henrik IbsenI am in revolt against the age-old lie that the majority is always right.
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The age old lie that the majority is always right. This quote by Rudolf Rocker is a strong statement against the idea that the majority is always right. The quote points out that we often think as if we were part of a majority or as if we were always in the majority. If we saw things this way, we would never make progress as individuals because we would be satisfied with whatever is done by those who happen to be in power now. We would never see the need to change the system, and thus, never take a stand for a better way of doing things.
Source: An Enemy Of The People
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