Tyranny Quote by Alija Izetbegović
““I do not believe in the unlimited power of the majority,because tyranny of the majority is tyranny like any other.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, Alija Izetbegović, 1992
Power of the majority can become oppressive; true democracy requires protecting minorities.
In simple terms: Majority can be tyrannical; protect minorities.
Key Takeaway
Guard minority rights against majority rule.
Themes
democracy
minority rights
tyranny
politics
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- legislative bodies
- public policy debates
- civil rights movements
- community decision making
Key Concepts
social contract
majority rule
tyranny of the majority
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions ensure minority voices are heard?
- What safeguards prevent majority oppression?
A Different Perspective
Majorities can also reflect diverse views if inclusive processes are used.
![“Single acts of tyranny may be ascribed to the accidental opinion of a day; but a series of oppressions, begun at a distinguished period and pursued unalterably through every change of ministers, too plainly prove a deliberate, systematic plan of reducing [a people] to slavery.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/00c/thomas-jefferson-43_change_single-acts-of-tyranny-may-be-ascribed-t_5515.jpg)
