Always Quote by Henrik Ibsen
“A minority may be right, and a majority is always wrong.”
About This Quote
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.
Critically assess popular consensus.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- journalism
- activism
- education
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance minority insight with majority needs?
- What mechanisms protect minority voices?
Majorities can sometimes reflect collective wisdom.