Quote by Norman Mailer, Armies of the Nig

There is no greater impotence in all the world like knowing you are right and that the wave of the world is wrong, yet the wave crashes upon you.

There is no greater impotence in all the world like knowing

Summary

This quote highlights the frustration and helplessness one can experience when their beliefs or opinions contradict popular majority. It suggests that even when someone is confident in their correctness, it can be disheartening to see their ideas being overshadowed or disregarded by the overwhelming influence of the masses. The image of the wave crashing upon the individual serves as a metaphor for the inescapable force and impact of societal norms or popular opinion, despite one's certainty of being right.

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By Norman Mailer, Armies of the Nig

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