That the desires of the majority of the people are often for injustice and inhumanity against the minority, is demonstrated by every page of the history of the whole world

Quote by John Adams

Topics: Majority Quotes, Minority Quotes

Books that cannot bear examination, certainly ought not to be established as divine inspiration by...

Books that cannot bear examination, certainly ought not to be established as divine inspiration by...

This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in...

This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in...

The Declaration of Independence I always considered as a theatrical show. Jefferson ran away with...

The Declaration of Independence I always considered as a theatrical show. Jefferson ran away with...

I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics...

I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics...

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we...

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we...

The universal object and idol of men of letters is reputation

The universal object and idol of men of letters is reputation

Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either [aristocracy or monarchy]. Remember, democracy never...

Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either [aristocracy or monarchy]. Remember, democracy never...

Have you considered that system of holy lies and pious frauds that has raged and...

Have you considered that system of holy lies and pious frauds that has raged and...

While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill - little...

While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill - little...

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind, whom should we...

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind, whom should we...

A government of laws and not of men.

A government of laws and not of men.

I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of...

I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of...

The way to secure liberty is to place it in the peoples hands, that is,...

The way to secure liberty is to place it in the peoples hands, that is,...

The most sensible and jealous people are so little attentive to government that there are...

The most sensible and jealous people are so little attentive to government that there are...

Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of...

Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of...

I must study politics and war, that my sons may have the liberty to study...

I must study politics and war, that my sons may have the liberty to study...

The most sensible and jealous people are so little attentive to government that there are...

The most sensible and jealous people are so little attentive to government that there are...

Popularity, next to virtue and wisdom, ought to be aimed at; for it is the...

Popularity, next to virtue and wisdom, ought to be aimed at; for it is the...

Avoid popularity if you would have peace.

Avoid popularity if you would have peace.

Popularity is not leadership.

Popularity is not leadership.