Quote by William Lloyd Garrison

Are right and wrong convertible terms, dependant upon popular opinion?

Are right and wrong convertible terms, dependant upon popula

Summary

This quote questions the idea of morality being subjective and influenced by public opinion. It raises the concept of right and wrong being interchangeable depending on what is deemed socially acceptable. The implication is that morality should not be determined solely by popular consensus, as what is considered right or wrong should be based on universal values and principles.

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Right Opinion Wrong Right And Wrong

By William Lloyd Garrison

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