Quotation by Walter Lippmann on Majority Rule and Democracy

„The principle of majority rule is the mildest form in which the force of numbers can be exercised. It is a pacific substitute for civil war in which the opposing armies are counted and the victory is awarded to the larger before any blood is shed. Except in the sacred tests of democracy and in the incantations of the orators, we hardly take the trouble to pretend that the rule of the majority is not at bottom a rule of force.“

Walter LippmannWalter Lippmann explains majority rule as a peaceful form of power in contrast to civil war.
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Walter Lippmann was an American journalist and political commentator, known for his work on public opinion and political communication.

Quotation by Walter Lippmann on the significance and power of majority rule as a peaceful alternative to civil war.


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Walter Lippmann quote about majority rule and democracy

Walter Lippmann (1889–1974) was a prominent American journalist, media critic, and political commentator. He coined significant concepts in media and communication studies, particularly regarding the role of mass media in democracy. His book "Public Opinion" (1922) remains a classic in media criticism and political philosophy.

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