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It is not decided by votes what is true; otherwise we could never come to any truth, ever. People will vote for what is comfortable - and lies are very comfortable because you don't have to do anything about them, you just have to believe. Truth needs great effort, discovery, risk, and it needs you to walk alone on a path that nobody has traveled before.

Osho#12

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Truth is not decided by votes because lies are comfortable; truth requires effort, risk, and walking alone.
In plain terms
Truth is hard work and risks being alone; lies are easy and voted for.
What can you take from it?
Be willing to walk alone for truth rather than vote for comfort.

Where it applies

  • politics
  • ethics
  • personal integrity

Putting it to work

  • challenge popular opinion
  • seek hard truths
  • stand alone if needed

Questions to consider

  • How much comfort are you trading for truth?
  • Are you willing to walk alone?

Another view

Democracy relies on voting for practical decisions, not absolute truth.

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