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John Dewey: It is true that all valuable as well as new ideas begin with minorities, perhaps a minority of one.

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It is true that all valuable as well as new ideas begin with minorities, perhaps a minority of one.
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John Dewey

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Dewey asserts that new and valuable ideas often originate from minorities, emphasizing their role in societal progress.

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