On rare occasions one does hear of a miraculous case of a married couple falling in love after marriage, but on close examination it will be found that it is a mere adjustment to the inevitable.
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The majority represent a mass of cowards, willing to accept him who mirror its own soul and mind poverty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote critiques the majority's tendency to conform and accept mediocrity in leadership.
Emma Goldman expresses her disdain for the majority, suggesting that they often lack courage and depth of thought. She argues that people tend to support leaders who reflect their own limitations and ignorance, rather than those who inspire growth and challenge their thinking.
Themes
MajorityCourageLeadershipConformitySoulMind
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a political speech to emphasize the importance of courageous leadership.
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