Absurd Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
“There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is generally adopted.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: "The World as Will and Representation", 1818
People quickly adopt absurd opinions once they seem widely accepted.
In simple terms: People follow popular absurd ideas.
Question consensus before acceptance.
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When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- viral trends
- peer pressure
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms drive rapid belief adoption?
- How can critical thinking resist absurd trends?
It may overstate the speed of adoption.