The truth does not require a majority to prevail, ladies and

The voice of Rush Limbaugh, whether loved or opposed, thundered with conviction when he declared: “The truth does not require a majority to prevail, ladies and gentlemen. The truth is its own power. The truth will out. Never forget that.” These words are not bound to politics alone, but echo a principle older than kings and empires: that truth stands independent of numbers, banners, or votes. It does not ask permission to exist, nor does it bend before the multitude. It endures like the mountain, unshaken by the winds of opinion.

The meaning is clear yet profound. Men often believe that power lies in the hands of the many, that consensus creates reality, that a thousand voices crying the same lie will make it true. But Limbaugh reminds us that truth is not born of agreement. A single candle, if it burns with truth, casts light enough to scatter the shadows of a thousand falsehoods. The power of truth does not come from the crowd; it comes from its own essence, eternal and indestructible.

History bears witness to this eternal law. Recall Galileo Galilei, who stood before the mighty Church, accused of heresy for declaring that the Earth revolved around the Sun. The majority declared him wrong; the weight of authority pressed against him. Yet what prevailed? Not the decrees of the powerful, but the simple, stubborn truth of the universe. Centuries later, all the voices of opposition were silenced, and Galileo’s truth shone brighter than ever. The majority may dominate for a time, but the truth will out, as Limbaugh proclaimed.

Consider also the example of Mahatma Gandhi, who stood nearly alone against the British Empire. The majority of voices around him urged submission, silence, or compromise. Yet Gandhi held fast to the truth that India must be free, that nonviolence carried greater power than the sword. At first, his was the voice of a minority, mocked and dismissed. But because truth was its foundation, his cause could not be extinguished. In time, the mightiest empire on earth bowed before it.

This is why Limbaugh’s words strike with such force. They are a reminder that in moments of isolation, when the majority seems to drown out your conviction, you must not despair. Truth does not require a majority. It needs only patience, courage, and endurance. Lies are loud, but fleeting; truth is quiet, but eternal. And though the multitude may cheer falsehood today, tomorrow it will crumble, for falsehood carries within it the seed of its own decay.

The lesson for future generations is this: never measure the worth of your conviction by the number of those who stand with you. Ask not, “How many agree with me?” but rather, “Is this the truth?” For the crowd may scatter, but truth abides. To walk with truth may mean walking alone, but it is better to stand solitary upon the rock of truth than to march with a multitude upon the sands of falsehood.

Practical wisdom must follow. When you face pressure to conform, pause and ask: Is what I am about to say or do in harmony with truth, or merely with popularity? When the majority mocks or opposes you, do not be dismayed—remember that truth is its own power. Hold fast, endure ridicule, remain steadfast. For in time, truth shines through, like the sun breaking through clouds, scattering illusions in its radiance.

Thus, carry this wisdom in your heart: the truth will out, whether men embrace it or deny it. It does not depend on applause, nor does it fade with opposition. It is eternal, indestructible, and sovereign. If you walk with truth, you walk with power greater than empires, greater than majorities, greater even than time. Stand with it, and you shall prevail.