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Being true Quote by Charles Dickens

“Everybody said so. Far be it from me to assert that what everybody says must be true. Everybody is, often, as likely to be wrong as right.” quote by Charles Dickens
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“Everybody said so. Far be it from me to assert that what everybody says must be true. Everybody is, often, as likely to be wrong as right.”

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Popular opinion isn’t proof of truth; people can be equally right or wrong.

In simple terms: Crowd isn’t always right.

Key Takeaway

Think independently.

Themes

truth opinion conformity

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • media
  • education
  • politics
  • personal decisions

Key Concepts

critical thinking bias social influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you questioned the consensus?
  • What evidence do you need to accept a claim?
A Different Perspective

Blindly following the majority can be dangerous.

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