I care what 51 percent of the people think of me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims concern only for the views of the majority.
- In plain terms
- Only the majority opinion matters to the speaker.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize the opinions of over majority voters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does minority opinion matter?
- Who should leaders represent?
Another view
Ignoring minorities contradicts democratic principles of broad representation.
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