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In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority
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"In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme"

- Aristotle

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Aristotle's quote speaks with the power of democracy and the importance of the majority. He recommends that in a democracy, the poor will have more power than the abundant due to the fact that there are more of them. This implies that the will of the majority will be the deciding factor in any choice. This is since the bulk will have the most votes and will have the ability to outvote the minority. This is an essential idea in democracy as it ensures that the majority's opinion is respected and that the minority's opinion is not overlooked. It likewise ensures that the majority's opinion is taken into consideration when making choices. This is a fundamental part of democracy as it ensures that the bulk's opinion is appreciated and that the minority's viewpoint is not ignored.

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Aristotle This quote is written / told by Aristotle between 384 BC and 322 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 113 other quotes.

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