Quote by William R. Alger

A crowd always thinks with its sympathy, never with its reason.

A crowd always thinks with its sympathy, never with its reas

Summary

This quote suggests that mob mentality is primarily guided by emotions rather than rationality. When people gather in a crowd, their individual ability to critically analyze and make logical decisions can become overshadowed by the influence of collective emotions. Sympathy, the ability to understand and share feelings with others, tends to drive their thoughts and actions in such situations. This can lead to irrational behavior and a lack of critical thinking as people become more inclined to follow the emotions of the group rather than utilizing their own reasoning abilities.

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Sympathy

By William R. Alger

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