Accounts Quote by James Madison
“The American people are too well schooled in the duty and practice of submitting to the will of the majority to permit any serious uneasiness on that account”
About This Quote
Source Federalist Papers, No. 10, 1787
Majority rule can suppress minority concerns, leading to societal unease.
In simple terms: Majority can silence minorities.
Encourage dissenting voices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- community meetings
- public policy formation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions protect minorities?
- What mechanisms ensure balanced decision making?
Majorities may still dominate despite safeguards.