The majority never has right on its side. Never, I say! That is one of these social lies against which an independent, intelligent men must wage war. Who is it that constitute the majority of the population in a country? Is it the clever folk, or the stupid? I don't imagine you will dispute the fact that at present the stupid people are in an absolutely overwhelming majority all the world over.
Henrik IbsenTo die in agony upon a cross Does not create a martyr; he must first Will his own execution.
Henrik IbsenI am sticking as closely to my subject as I can; for my subject is precisely this, that it is the masses, the majority
Henrik IbsenWriting has... been to me like a bath from which I have risen feeling cleaner, healthier, and freer.
Henrik IbsenPeople who don't know how to keep themselves healthy ought to have the decency to get themselves buried, and not waste time about it.
Henrik IbsenThe majority never has right on its side. Never, I say! That is one of these social lies against which an independent, intelligent men must wage war. Who is it that constitute the majority of the population in a country? Is it the clever folk, or the stupid? I don't imagine you will dispute the fact that at present the stupid people are in an absolutely overwhelming majority all the world over.
Henrik Ibsen