Quote by Frank Moore Colby

Minds do not act together in public; they simply stick together; and when their private activities are resumed, they fly apart again.

Minds do not act together in public; they simply stick toget

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This quote suggests that people are not truly united in their thinking or actions when in public. Instead, they tend to conform and stay together without actively engaging or collaborating with their minds. Once they resume their private lives, their thoughts and actions diverge from each other once again. The quote highlights the tendency for individuals to conform in public settings, but maintain their individuality and independence in private.

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