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Minority Quotes

If the measures which have been pursued are approved by the majority, it is the duty of the minority to acquiesce and conform Picture Quote #1

Minority is about being an individual. It’s like you have to sift through the darkness to find your place and be that individual you want to be your entire life Picture Quote #1

All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression Picture Quote #1

One... gets an impression that civilization is something which was imposed on a resisting majority by a minority which understood how to obtain possession of the means to power and coercion. It is, of course, natural to assume that these difficulties are not inherent in the nature of civilization itself but are determined by the imperfections of the cultural forms which have so far been developed Picture Quote #1

Women over fifty already form one of the largest groups in the population structure of the western world. As long as they like themselves, they will not be an oppressed minority. In order to like themselves they must reject trivialization by others of who and what they are. A grown woman should not have to masquerade as a girl in order to remain in the land of the living Picture Quote #1

It is not difficult to deprive the great majority of independent thought. But the minority who will retain an inclination to criticize must also be silenced... Public criticism or even expressions of doubt must be suppressed because they tend to weaken pubic support... When the doubt or fear expressed concerns not the success of a particular enterprise but of the whole social plan, it must be treated even more as sabotage Picture Quote #1

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For if leisure and security were enjoyed by all alike, the great mass of human beings who are normally stupefied by poverty would become literate and would learn to think for themselves; and when once they had done this, they would sooner or later realise that the privileged minority had no function, and they would sweep it away. In the long run, a hierarchical society was only possible on a basis of poverty and ignorance Picture Quote #1

I belonged to a small minority of boys who were lacking in physical strength and athletic prowess... We found our refuge in science... We learned that science is a revenge of victims against oppressors, that science is a territory of freedom and friendship in the midst of tyranny and hatred Picture Quote #1

While the earnings of a minority are growing exponentially, so too is the gap separating the majority from the prosperity enjoyed by those happy few. This imbalance is the result of ideologies which defend the absolute autonomy of the marketplace and financial speculation. Consequently, they reject the right of states, charged with vigilance for the common good, to exercise any form of control Picture Quote #1

At first view it might seem not to square with the republican theory, to suppose either that a majority have not the right, or that a minority will have the force to subvert a government... But theoretic reasoning in this, as in most other cases, must be qualified by the lessons of practice Picture Quote #1

Looking out at that crowd, I imagined those who had not yet arrived, minority students who, in years to come, would make this multitude of faces, the view from where I now stood, a little more various. If they could have heard me, I would have confided in them: As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls Picture Quote #1

There are three ways of securing a society that shall be stable as regards population. The first is that of birth control, the second that of infanticide or really destructive wars, and the third that of general misery except for a powerful minority Picture Quote #1

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The provision of basic material needs is not sufficient to make minority groups and indigenous peoples feel they are truly part of the greater national entity. For that they have to be confident that they too have an active role to play in shaping the destiny of the state that demands their allegiance Picture Quote #1

We have begun a throw away culture. This tendency is seen on the level of individuals and whole societies; and it is being promoted! In circumstances like these, solidarity, which is the treasure of the poor, is often considered counterproductive, opposed to the logic of finance and the economy. While the income of a minority is increasing exponentially, that of the majority is crumbling Picture Quote #1

It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people’s minds Picture Quote #1

We know we’re up against the wall. We know how difficult a challenge it is, being in the minority Picture Quote #1

In the end, a small section of the crowd, maybe 2,000 to 3,000, turned against me. And that was it. Inside the club they know your best intentions, but the minority shout louder than the rest Picture Quote #1

I love it now that a large minority of people who are handicapped prefer to call themselves crippled. This is all part of the game, like queer theory Picture Quote #1

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Thus, the forces and value systems that are most threatened by this shift are becoming the most coherent and are rising to the top as minority or plurality powers. But they do not represent either the shift, the change, or the future Picture Quote #1

For minority actors, developing our own projects has to be the eventual path. We have a lot of stories to tell and a really unique voice. But none of that is going to be heard as long as we’re just the hired hands, acting Picture Quote #1

Governments never lead; they follow progress. When the prison, stake or scaffold can no longer silence the voice of the protesting minority, progress moves on a step, but not until then Picture Quote #1

Sometimes great injustices may be inflicted on the minority when the majority is in the pursuit of a great and just cause Picture Quote #1

The oppression of a majority by a minority, and the demoralization inevitably resulting from it, is a phenomenon that has always occupied me and has done so most particularly of late Picture Quote #1

I’m not a member of a minority but I can empathize with what’s going on Picture Quote #1

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So many minority youths had volunteered... That there was literally no room for patriotic folks like myself Picture Quote #1

A resolute minority has usually prevailed over an easygoing or wobbly majority whose prime purpose was to be left alone Picture Quote #1

When you belong to a minority, you have to be better in order to have the right to be equal Picture Quote #1

Travelers find virtue in a seeming minority in all other countries, and forget that they have left it in a minority at home Picture Quote #1

This minority is great and formidable. I do not know whether, if I aimed at the total overthrow of a kingdom, I should wish to be encumbered with a large body of partisans Picture Quote #1

When you put a tiny and despised minority up for a popular vote, the minority usually loses Picture Quote #1

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If the measures which have been pursued are approved by the majority, it is the duty of the minority to acquiesce and conform (Minority Quotes) Minority is about being an individual. It’s like you have to sift through the darkness to find your place and be that individual you want to be your entire life (Minority Quotes) All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression (Minority Quotes) One... gets an impression that civilization is something which was imposed on a resisting majority by a minority which understood how to obtain possession of the means to power and coercion. It is, of course, natural to assume that these difficulties are not inherent in the nature of civilization itself but are determined by the imperfections of the cultural forms which have so far been developed (Minority Quotes) Women over fifty already form one of the largest groups in the population structure of the western world. As long as they like themselves, they will not be an oppressed minority. In order to like themselves they must reject trivialization by others of who and what they are. A grown woman should not have to masquerade as a girl in order to remain in the land of the living (Minority Quotes) It is not difficult to deprive the great majority of independent thought. But the minority who will retain an inclination to criticize must also be silenced... Public criticism or even expressions of doubt must be suppressed because they tend to weaken pubic support... When the doubt or fear expressed concerns not the success of a particular enterprise but of the whole social plan, it must be treated even more as sabotage (Minority Quotes) For if leisure and security were enjoyed by all alike, the great mass of human beings who are normally stupefied by poverty would become literate and would learn to think for themselves; and when once they had done this, they would sooner or later realise that the privileged minority had no function, and they would sweep it away. In the long run, a hierarchical society was only possible on a basis of poverty and ignorance (Minority Quotes) I belonged to a small minority of boys who were lacking in physical strength and athletic prowess... We found our refuge in science... We learned that science is a revenge of victims against oppressors, that science is a territory of freedom and friendship in the midst of tyranny and hatred (Minority Quotes) While the earnings of a minority are growing exponentially, so too is the gap separating the majority from the prosperity enjoyed by those happy few. This imbalance is the result of ideologies which defend the absolute autonomy of the marketplace and financial speculation. Consequently, they reject the right of states, charged with vigilance for the common good, to exercise any form of control (Minority Quotes) At first view it might seem not to square with the republican theory, to suppose either that a majority have not the right, or that a minority will have the force to subvert a government... But theoretic reasoning in this, as in most other cases, must be qualified by the lessons of practice (Minority Quotes) Looking out at that crowd, I imagined those who had not yet arrived, minority students who, in years to come, would make this multitude of faces, the view from where I now stood, a little more various. If they could have heard me, I would have confided in them: As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls (Minority Quotes) There are three ways of securing a society that shall be stable as regards population. The first is that of birth control, the second that of infanticide or really destructive wars, and the third that of general misery except for a powerful minority (Minority Quotes) The provision of basic material needs is not sufficient to make minority groups and indigenous peoples feel they are truly part of the greater national entity. For that they have to be confident that they too have an active role to play in shaping the destiny of the state that demands their allegiance (Minority Quotes) We have begun a throw away culture. This tendency is seen on the level of individuals and whole societies; and it is being promoted! In circumstances like these, solidarity, which is the treasure of the poor, is often considered counterproductive, opposed to the logic of finance and the economy. While the income of a minority is increasing exponentially, that of the majority is crumbling (Minority Quotes) It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people’s minds (Minority Quotes) We know we’re up against the wall. We know how difficult a challenge it is, being in the minority (Minority Quotes) In the end, a small section of the crowd, maybe 2,000 to 3,000, turned against me. And that was it. Inside the club they know your best intentions, but the minority shout louder than the rest (Minority Quotes) I love it now that a large minority of people who are handicapped prefer to call themselves crippled. This is all part of the game, like queer theory (Minority Quotes) Thus, the forces and value systems that are most threatened by this shift are becoming the most coherent and are rising to the top as minority or plurality powers. But they do not represent either the shift, the change, or the future (Minority Quotes) For minority actors, developing our own projects has to be the eventual path. We have a lot of stories to tell and a really unique voice. But none of that is going to be heard as long as we’re just the hired hands, acting (Minority Quotes) Governments never lead; they follow progress. When the prison, stake or scaffold can no longer silence the voice of the protesting minority, progress moves on a step, but not until then (Minority Quotes) Sometimes great injustices may be inflicted on the minority when the majority is in the pursuit of a great and just cause (Minority Quotes) The oppression of a majority by a minority, and the demoralization inevitably resulting from it, is a phenomenon that has always occupied me and has done so most particularly of late (Minority Quotes) I’m not a member of a minority but I can empathize with what’s going on (Minority Quotes) So many minority youths had volunteered... That there was literally no room for patriotic folks like myself (Minority Quotes) A resolute minority has usually prevailed over an easygoing or wobbly majority whose prime purpose was to be left alone (Minority Quotes) When you belong to a minority, you have to be better in order to have the right to be equal (Minority Quotes) Travelers find virtue in a seeming minority in all other countries, and forget that they have left it in a minority at home (Minority Quotes) This minority is great and formidable. I do not know whether, if I aimed at the total overthrow of a kingdom, I should wish to be encumbered with a large body of partisans (Minority Quotes) When you put a tiny and despised minority up for a popular vote, the minority usually loses (Minority Quotes)

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