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“My father always used to say, "Don't raise your voice. Improve your argument." Good sense does not always lie with the loudest shouters, nor can we say that a large, unruly crowd is always the best arbiter of what is right.” quote by Desmond Tutu
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“My father always used to say, "Don't raise your voice. Improve your argument." Good sense does not always lie with the loudest shouters, nor can we say that a large, unruly crowd is always the best arbiter of what is right.”

Desmond Tutu

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Raising a voice is less effective than strengthening arguments; crowds aren’t always right.

In simple terms: Argument quality beats volume; crowds can mislead.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize substance over noise.

Themes

communication argumentation leadership

Mood

thoughtful assertive

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • team meetings
  • public policy
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

rhetoric democratic discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve your argument without shouting?
  • When should you trust popular opinion?
A Different Perspective

Loud majority can still sway decisions.

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