Accomplished Quote by George William Curtis
“Progress begins with the minority. It is completed by persuading the majority, by showing the reason and the of the step forward, and that is accomplished by appealing to the intelligence of the majority.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Power of Persuasion", 1885
Minorities start progress; convincing the majority completes it through reason.
In simple terms: Minorities start, majority completes.
Key Takeaway
Use reason to persuade the masses.
Themes
social change
leadership
communication
Mood
motivational
strategic
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- activist campaigns
- public debates
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
political theory
rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you present reason compellingly?
- What obstacles arise when persuading large groups?
A Different Perspective
Majorities may resist despite logic.
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