"The voice of the majority is no proof of justice." Friedrich Schiller Follow my timeline re quotes and posts on German Idealism and its context. For my #philosophy in this tradition, visit the website in my profile.

When Schiller says, "The voice of the majority is no proof of justice," it strikes a chord with something I've always felt but couldn't quite put into words. We live in a world where the majority's voice often drowns out everything else, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that what most people believe must be right. But deep down, we know that just because something is popular doesn't mean it's fair or just. I've seen how the majority can sometimes push through ideas or decisions that benefit them, but leave others behind—those who don't have the numbers on their side. It's a reminder that justice isn't a numbers game. It's about principles that should hold up regardless of how many people agree or disagree with them. There’s a kind of danger in believing that the majority’s opinion equals moral truth because history has shown us too many times that this isn’t the case. Whether it's in small groups or whole nations, when the majority rules without regard for the minority, justice can quickly get lost. Schiller’s words make me reflect on the times when standing up for what’s right meant going against the crowd, even when it was uncomfortable or risky. True justice, as I see it, requires us to think beyond what’s popular and consider what’s fair, what’s humane, and what honors the dignity of every person, not just those who have the loudest voice. The majority might have power, but that doesn’t mean they have justice on their side.