Consideration Quote by Thomas Paine
“I have never made it a consideration whether the subject was popular or unpopular, but whether it was right or wrong; for that which is right will become popular, and that which is wrong, though by mistake it may obtain the cry or fashion of the day, will soon lose the power of delusion, and sink into disesteem.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Rights of Man, 1791
Truth and justice outlast fleeting popularity; right ideas become accepted, wrong ones fade.
In simple terms: Right ideas endure, wrong ones fade.
Key Takeaway
Stand by what is right, not what is popular.
Themes
ethics
popularity
justice
truth
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- social movements
- media criticism
Key Concepts
morality
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern right from popular?
- What role does public opinion play in truth?
A Different Perspective
Popularity can mask harmful ideas, requiring vigilance.
