Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The masses have no habit of self reliance or original action.

The masses have no habit of self reliance or original action

Summary

This quote suggests that the majority of people lack the tendency to depend on themselves or take independent actions. It implies that most individuals rely on others or established norms to make decisions or carry out tasks, lacking the inclination to think for themselves or initiate their own initiatives. The quote implies that the masses are more likely to follow the lead of others or conform to what is already established, rather than charting their own path or exercising originality in their actions.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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