Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Even voting for the right is doing nothing for it. It is only expressing to men feebly your desire that it should prevail. A wise man will not leave the right to the mercy of chance, nor wish it to prevail through the power of the majority. There is but little virtue in the action of masses of men.

Even voting for the right is doing nothing for it. It is onl

Summary

This quote suggests that simply voting for what is right is not enough to bring about meaningful change. Merely expressing a desire for the right to prevail is a weak and ineffective action. A wise individual understands that leaving the fate of what is right to chance or relying on the power of the majority is insufficient. The quote implies that there is limited virtue in the collective actions of large groups of people, highlighting the importance of individual responsibility and conscious decision-making in promoting justice and righteousness.

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