In a nation of sheep, one brave man forms a majority.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One courageous individual can outweigh the passive majority.
- In plain terms
- One brave person is worth many unthinking ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Be brave even if you stand alone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How many brave people does it take to make change?
- Would you stand alone for your beliefs?
Another view
Numbers still matter in politics and social movements sometimes.
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