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“A minority may be right, and a majority is always wrong.” quote by Henrik Ibsen
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“A minority may be right, and a majority is always wrong.”

Henrik Ibsen

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Source Play: An Enemy of the People, 1882

Minority viewpoints can be correct, while majority opinion may be flawed, urging critical evaluation.

In simple terms: Minority can be right, majority wrong.

Key Takeaway

Critically assess popular consensus.

Themes

critical thinking minority rights democracy truth

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • journalism
  • activism
  • education
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

social dynamics ethics political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance minority insight with majority needs?
  • What mechanisms protect minority voices?
A Different Perspective

Majorities can sometimes reflect collective wisdom.

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