The supreme issue, involving all others, is the…
“The supreme issue, involving all others, is the encroachment of the powerful few upon the rights of the many.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The dominant problem is that a small elite increasingly dominate the rights of the majority.
In simple terms: Powerful few threaten many people's rights.
Guard against concentration of power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- policy reform
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure accountability of elites?
- What mechanisms limit power concentration?
Power can also be used to protect minorities if balanced.