Quote by Marie Sexton

The number of people who believe a thing has no bearing upon its truth.

The number of people who believe a thing has no bearing upon

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the truth or validity of a concept or idea is not determined by the number of people who believe in it. It implies that popular opinion or widespread belief does not make something inherently true. Instead, the accuracy of a claim should be verified based on evidence, logical reasoning, and objective analysis. It encourages individuals to critically evaluate and question commonly held beliefs, illustrating the importance of independent thinking rather than relying solely on the popularity or acceptance of an idea.

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Truth Belief

By Marie Sexton

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