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I do not believe in the doctrine of the greatest number. It means in…

Quote byMahatma Gandhi · 1869–1948

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Dairy of Mahadev Desai, (June 4, 1932) p. 149.

English (original)

I do not believe in the doctrine of the greatest number. It means in its nakedness that in order to achieve the supposed good of 51 per cent the interests of 49 per cent may be, or rather, should be sacrificed. It is a heartless doctrine and has done harm to humanity.

— Mahatma Gandhi

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