Majority Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“The minority is sometimes right; the majority always wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
Minority viewpoints can be correct while majority opinions are often flawed.
In simple terms: Minority can be right; majority can be wrong.
Key Takeaway
Question majority, value diverse perspectives.
Themes
critical thinking
social dynamics
truth
conformity
minority rights
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political debates
- business decisions
- scientific research
- social movements
Key Concepts
Epistemology
groupthink
bias
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you trusted a minority view over the majority?
- How do you assess the validity of popular opinion?
A Different Perspective
Majorities can be informed and correct; not always wrong.
