Agree Quote by Thomas Jefferson
“What all agree upon is probably right; what no two agree in most probably is wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence, 1793, to John Adams
Consensus among many suggests correctness; disagreement among few often signals error.
In simple terms: Agreement often indicates truth; disagreement may signal doubt.
Key Takeaway
Seek common ground, but scrutinize minority views.
Themes
truth
consensus
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- team decisions
- academic debates
- peer review
Key Concepts
philosophy
logic
politics
Questions to Reflect On
- When should dissent be valued?
- How to differentiate healthy disagreement from misinformation?
A Different Perspective
Minority perspectives can be innovative, not always wrong.
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