So far as I am concerned, it does not matter what others may say, or think, or do, as long as I am sure that I am right with myself and the cause. There are so many who seek refuge in the popular side of a great question. As a Socialist, I have long since learned how to stand alone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Personal integrity and conviction matter more than public opinion or popularity.
- In plain terms
- It matters that you feel right yourself, not what others think.
- What can you take from it?
- Stand by your principles regardless of public opinion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you stand alone for a belief?
- How do you know you are right?
Another view
Isolation from popular opinion can reduce influence or support.
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