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The deadliest contagion is majority opinion.

The deadliest contagion is majority opinion.

Summary

This quote suggests that the most dangerous and potentially harmful thing in society is the prevailing belief or opinion held by the majority. It implies that blindly following the ideas and perspectives of the majority can lead to negative consequences or even disaster. It encourages individuals to critically examine and question popular opinions to avoid being influenced by potential misinformation or misguided notions.

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