Quote by Mark Twain

We are discreet sheep; we wait to see how the drove is going, and then go with the drove.

We are discreet sheep; we wait to see how the drove is going

Summary

This quote suggests that people tend to conform to societal norms and collectively follow the crowd without questioning or examining their own beliefs and choices. Similarly, sheep are known to move together as a group, symbolizing the tendency of individuals to adopt the majority's behavior or opinions without independent thought or critical analysis. The quote urges us to challenge this herd mentality and encourages independent thinking and decision-making.

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Conformity & Nonconformity

By Mark Twain

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