Atheism Quote by Henrik Ibsen
“I'm plotting revolution against this lie that the majority has a monopoly of the truth. What are these truths that always bring the majority rallying round? Truths so elderly they are practically senile. And when a truth is as old as that, gentlemen, you can hardly tell it from a lie.”
About This Quote
Source Play: An Enemy of the People, 1882
The quote critiques how dominant narratives become accepted as truth, even when outdated, and how societies rally around them without questioning.
In simple terms: Majority beliefs can be outdated and mistaken.
Key Takeaway
Question accepted truths and seek fresh perspectives.
Themes
critical thinking
societal norms
truth
revolution
authority
skepticism
Mood
skeptical
provocative
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
critical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- media literacy
- academic debate
- community organizing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
social conformity
power dynamics
historical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the current majority belief?
- How can we differentiate entrenched bias from genuine wisdom?
A Different Perspective
The majority may still hold valuable insights despite age; not all old ideas are false.
