Quote by Terry Goodkind

If something is wrong, it matters not if a thousand men are for it; you must still oppose it. If something is just, no amount of popular outcry should stay you from your course.

If something is wrong, it matters not if a thousand men are

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of standing up for what is right, regardless of popular opinion. It suggests that it is irrelevant how many people support something that is wrong, one should still oppose it. Similarly, even in the face of intense public disapproval, if something is just and morally right, one should stay committed to that course. The quote emphasizes the significance of individual conviction and integrity in making ethical decisions, emphasizing that actions should not be swayed by external pressures or societal norms.

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Truth Bravery Morality

By Terry Goodkind

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