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We submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not…

Quote byAmbrose Bierce · 1842–1914

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Epigrams, p. 354.

English (original)

We submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not compelled to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.

— Ambrose Bierce

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