Majority Quote by Bias of Priene
“The majority is wicked.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Unknown source, attributed to Bias of Priene, ancient Greek philosopher
The majority of people are morally corrupt.
In simple terms: Most people are wicked.
Key Takeaway
Question the morality of the crowd.
Themes
morality
society
human nature
skepticism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- political movements
- media consumption
- social media trends
- community decisions
Key Concepts
ethics
collective behavior
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes this claim?
- How does labeling the majority as wicked affect social cohesion?
A Different Perspective
Broad generalizations can overlook individual goodness.
