Counted Quote by Friedrich Schiller
“Votes should be weighed not counted.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Wallenstein, 1799
Judgment should assess quality, not just quantity, of opinions or votes.
In simple terms: Weigh votes, don’t just count them.
Key Takeaway
Evaluate substance over numbers.
Themes
politics
justice
evaluation
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- elections
- board meetings
- surveys
- peer reviews
Key Concepts
democratic theory
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure quality in decision‑making?
- What metrics complement raw counts?
A Different Perspective
Quantitative data can be misleading without context.
