Quote by Eric Hoffer

A dissenting minority feels free only when it can impose its will on the majority: what it abominates most is the dissent of the majority.

A dissenting minority feels free only when it can impose its

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of a dissenting minority group, suggesting that they only perceive themselves as truly free when they have the power to dictate their beliefs and opinions onto the majority. What they find most distressing and abhorrent is when the majority disagrees and challenges their dissenting views. It underscores the desire for dominance and the intolerance towards differing perspectives from the majority, emphasizing the inherent tension between minority and majority opinions.

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