Quote by Jeane Platiere

The feeble tremble before opinion, the foolish defy it, the wise judge it, and the skillful direct it.

The feeble tremble before opinion, the foolish defy it, the

Summary

This quote suggests that people have different responses to the power of public opinion. The feeble ones, lacking confidence, are easily swayed and controlled by what others think. The foolish ones rebel against it, disregarding any wisdom it may offer. The wise individuals, however, evaluate and consider public opinion, using it as a guiding factor in their judgments. The skillful ones take it a step further, actively influencing and steering public opinion towards the desired direction. Overall, the quote portrays how individuals' reactions to opinion vary based on their own strengths and weaknesses.

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Opinion

By Jeane Platiere

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