Being wrong Quote by Yiddish Proverb
“Protest long enough that you are right and you will be wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Proverb: Yiddish saying, unknown source
Advocates persistent protest until the truth is evident, even if it later proves mistaken.
In simple terms: Keep protesting until truth is clear, even if later wrong.
Persist, but stay open to new evidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social movements
- legal battles
- political activism
- personal convictions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you stop protesting?
- How to balance persistence with humility?
Protest may cause harm if not reassessed.