Quote by Eric Hoffer

When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other.

When people are free to do as they please, they usually imit

Summary

This quote suggests that when individuals are given the freedom to make their own choices without constraints, they tend to mimic one another. It implies that in a society where there are no strict rules or regulations to dictate behavior, people naturally gravitate towards following the actions and opinions of others. It highlights the influence and power of social conformity and indicates that personal autonomy and independent thinking may be compromised when individuals are unfettered by external restrictions.

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Imitation

By Eric Hoffer

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