Identity Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr
“The individual will always be a minority. If a man is in a minority of one, we lock him up.”
About This Quote
Source Court Opinion: Abrams v. United States, 1919
Minorities are often suppressed; even a single dissenting voice can be silenced by the majority.
In simple terms: Being different can lead to oppression.
Key Takeaway
Protect dissenting voices.
Themes
justice
minority rights
civil liberties
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public protests
- whistleblowing
- minority advocacy
Key Concepts
Freedom of speech
legal precedent
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect minorities?
- How do laws balance security and dissent?
A Different Perspective
Majorities may claim security to justify repression.
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