Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

All history is a record of the power of minorities, and of minorities of one.

All history is a record of the power of minorities, and of m

Summary

This quote suggests that throughout history, significant changes and events have often been initiated and driven by small groups or even individuals. It highlights the influential power that minorities have in shaping the course of history. Whether it is a minority group advocating for their rights or an individual with remarkable ideas or actions, history reveals that the actions of even a single person or a small collective can have a profound impact on the world and leave a lasting legacy.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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