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“Les masses ont tort et les individus toujours raison. The masses are wrong; individuals are always right.” quote by Boris Vian
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“Les masses ont tort et les individus toujours raison. The masses are wrong; individuals are always right.”

Boris Vian

About This Quote

Source Book: “Les Bêtes sont faites pour l’amour” (1938)

He asserts that crowds are mistaken while individuals are always correct.

In simple terms: Individuals over crowds.

Key Takeaway

Trust personal judgment.

Themes

individualism skepticism society

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • political activism
  • leadership

Key Concepts

cognitive bias groupthink autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you follow the majority?
  • How to balance individual and collective wisdom?
A Different Perspective

Individuals can be wrong too.

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