Quote by Samuel Johnson

The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.

The majority have no other reason for their opinions than th

Summary

This quote means that many people form their opinions based solely on what is popular or trendy at the moment. They do not have any deep-rooted reasons or personal convictions behind their beliefs. Instead, they simply follow the crowd without critically analyzing the subject matter. This implies that the majority's opinions are not thoughtful or genuine but rather influenced by external factors like societal norms or peer pressure.

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