"It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong,"

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Nov 5, 2025, 7:38:35 AM (4 days ago) Nov 5

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This quote by Voltaire, "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong," speaks to the perils faced by individuals who challenge the established power structure or prevailing opinions of those in authority, even when their own views are truthful or correct. It implies that governments or those in power may not tolerate dissent, even if that dissent is based on truth, and can use their authority to punish or silence those who speak out against them.

Essentially, it's a warning about the suppression of truth and the risks associated with intellectual or moral independence in the face of an oppressive or misguided regime.

#Voltaire

#PoliticalPhilosophy

#TruthToPower

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