Agreement Quote by James Bryant Conant
“Democracy is a small hard core of common agreement, surrounded by a rich variety of individual differences.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Democracy, Harvard University, 1950
Democracy requires a core consensus while allowing diverse individual views.
In simple terms: A shared agreement underlies many differences.
Key Takeaway
Maintain common ground, respect diversity.
Themes
democracy
consensus
diversity
governance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- community building
- legislative negotiations
Key Concepts
social contract
pluralism
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance unity with individual freedom?
- What mechanisms protect minority voices?
A Different Perspective
Consensus can be fragile and hard to sustain.
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