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“We have lived through the epoch of suppression of the masses; we are living in an epoch of suppression of the individual in the name of the masses; tomorrow will bring the liberation of the individual - in the name of man.” quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin
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“We have lived through the epoch of suppression of the masses; we are living in an epoch of suppression of the individual in the name of the masses; tomorrow will bring the liberation of the individual - in the name of man.”

Yevgeny Zamyatin

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Future of Man, Yevgeny Zamyatin, 1920s

He warns that societies first suppress the masses, then the individual, but eventual liberation will prioritize humanity itself.

In simple terms: Societal oppression shifts from masses to individual, then to human freedom.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and protect individual rights within collective movements.

Themes

freedom individualism societal control humanism

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • human rights law
  • education reform
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

political philosophy collectivism liberation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies ensure individual liberty while maintaining social cohesion?
  • What safeguards prevent the misuse of 'the masses' as justification for oppression?
A Different Perspective

Balancing collective needs with individual autonomy is complex.

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