The greatest lesson for democracies to learn is for the majority to give to the minority a full, free opportunity to present their side of the case, and then for the minority, having failed to win a majority to their views, gracefully to submit and to recognize the action as that of the entire organization, and cheerfully to assist in carrying it out until they can secure its repeal. Henry Martyn Robert
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The greatest lesson for democracies to learn is for the majority to give to the minority a full, free opportunity to present their side of the case, and then for the minority, having failed to win a majority to their views, gracefully to submit and to recognize the action as that of the entire organization, and cheerfully to assist in carrying it out until they can secure its repeal. This quote is actually from an article written by George Bernard Shaw in which he advocates for democracy. He believes that the best way for any political party or organization to operate is through democratic process. He believes that no logical person will ever be able to convince everyone that his or her way of thinking is correct.

Instead, he suggests that ideas should be debated before decisions are made. If you are unable to convince others of your side of the case, you should not be afraid to submit your idea and let others debate it.

Source: Parliamentary Law

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