Quote by Harry Weinberger, "The Evening P

The greatest right in the world is the right to be wrong. If the Government or majorities think an individual is right, no one will interfere with him; but when agitators talk against the things considered holy, or when radicals criticise, or satirize the political gods, or question the justice of our laws and institutions, or pacifists talk against war, how the old inquisition awakens, and ostracism, the excommunication of the church, the prison, the wheel, the torture-chamber, the mob, are called to suppress the free expression of thought.

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This quote emphasizes the importance of the right to express contrary opinions and challenge established beliefs. It points out that when an individual aligns with popular views, their right to be heard is respected. However, when individuals dare to challenge the status quo or criticize powerful institutions, they often face severe consequences, such as social exclusion, persecution, or even physical harm. The quote highlights the potential suppression of dissenting voices and the need to protect the freedom of expression, even when it goes against widely held beliefs or dominant powers.

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