Saturday, December 29, 2007

Setting Brushfires in the Minds of Men

I came across this sweet quote recently, attributed to John Adams. (I know I should be crediting someone, but I just can't remember whom.
It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.

3 comments:

Chris Anderson said...

Just so I'm sure I understand you...

You're in favor of an irate minority starting brushfires?

Ben said...

Do you think "irate" is too soft? I kind of wondered about that too.

Anonymous said...

Ben,

I would be careful. The New York Times might pick this up and run a story in which they accuse you of promoting arson and anger :) .