Baseness Quote by John Milton
“Is it just or reasonable, that most voices against the main end of government should enslave the less number that would be free? more just it is, doubtless, if it come to force, that a less number compel a greater to retain, which can be no wrong to them, their liberty, than that a greater number, for the pleasure of their baseness, compel a less most injuriously to be their fellow-slaves. They who seek nothing but their own just liberty, have always right to win it and to keep it, whenever they have power, be the voices never so numerous that oppose it.”
About This Quote
Power often forces the majority to oppress minorities, but those seeking true liberty must resist domination regardless of numbers.
In simple terms: Majority can oppress minority; true liberty resists domination.
Key Takeaway
Stand up for justice even when outnumbered.
Themes
justice
power
freedom
Mood
serious
determined
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- civil rights movements
- authoritarian regimes
- grassroots activism
- legal reforms
Key Concepts
political theory
ethical resistance
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do the powerful have to protect the vulnerable?
- How can minorities influence majority decisions?
A Different Perspective
Majorities can also protect minorities; context matters.
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