Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Most people cannot hold or express opinions that differ from their social group.
- In plain terms
- People rarely think or speak against their social norms.
- What can you take from it?
- Social pressure limits independent thought.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you fear disagreement?
- How strong is your group?
Another view
Some people do think independently.
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