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> # 'The truth is not always the same as the majority decision.

[John Paul II (Pope)](https://quotesby.net/John-Paul-II-(Pope))\#74

[Truth](https://quotesby.net/John-Paul-II-(Pope)/truth/)[Independence](https://quotesby.net/topics/independence/)[Majority](https://quotesby.net/topics/majority/)

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## About this quote

What does it mean?Truth does not depend on majority opinion; popular decisions can still be wrong.In plain termsJust because many people agree does not mean it is true.What can you take from it?Evaluate ideas on merit, not popularity.

### Where it applies

- political debate
- ethical dilemmas
- public policy

### Putting it to work

- critical analysis
- decision making
- ethical review

### Questions to consider

- When should you trust the minority view?
- How do you find truth in a polarized world?

### Another view

Sometimes collective wisdom can guide truth better than individual insight.

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