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.”
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.
Uphold principles regardless of consensus.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debates
- court rulings
- personal dilemmas
- media narratives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth when surrounded by consensus?
- When might majority opinion reveal moral insight?
Majorities can sometimes reflect deeper truths, making blind absolutism risky.