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“One is a majority if he is right.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“One is a majority if he is right.”

Abraham Lincoln

About This Quote

Source Speech: Political Rhetoric, 1863

Majority opinion can be swayed by correctness, not numbers alone

In simple terms: Correctness outweighs majority

Key Takeaway

Truth can outnumber majority

Themes

politics majority truth

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

historical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • public policy
  • social movements

Key Concepts

democratic theory ethical persuasion

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should minority voices be amplified?
  • How to balance majority rule with truth?
A Different Perspective

Majority pressure may suppress dissent

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