Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the centre of gravity on one side, it must go a like distance on the other; and it is only after a certain time that it finds the true point at which it can remain at rest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Opinion swings like a pendulum, overshooting and then settling after time.
- In plain terms
- Ideas move back and forth before finding a stable point.
- What can you take from it?
- Allow time for opinions to settle before acting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How long does it take for an opinion to stabilize?
- What factors cause persistent swings?
Another view
Some opinions may never settle, remaining volatile.
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