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Majority Quote by Fulton J. Sheen

“Moral principles do not depend on a majority vote. Wrong is wrong, even if everybody is wrong. Right is right, even if nobody is right.” quote by Fulton J. Sheen
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“Moral principles do not depend on a majority vote. Wrong is wrong, even if everybody is wrong. Right is right, even if nobody is right.”

Fulton J. Sheen

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Moral Teachings, Fulton J. Sheen, 1950s

Moral truth is independent of popular opinion; right and wrong are absolute, not determined by majority.

In simple terms: Right and wrong are absolute, not decided by crowds.

Key Takeaway

Uphold principles regardless of consensus.

Themes

ethics integrity truth

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • political debates
  • court rulings
  • personal dilemmas
  • media narratives

Key Concepts

moral absolutism philosophy of ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern truth when surrounded by consensus?
  • When might majority opinion reveal moral insight?
A Different Perspective

Majorities can sometimes reflect deeper truths, making blind absolutism risky.

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