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.
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3 comments:

  1. Chris Anderson12/29/2007 8:41 PM

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

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

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  2. Ben12/29/2007 9:08 PM

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

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  3. Anonymous12/30/2007 2:04 PM

    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 :) .

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