Quote by Alfred Austin

Public opinion is no more than this: what people think that other people think.

Public opinion is no more than this: what people think that

Summary

This quote by Alfred Austin suggests that public opinion is not based on individuals' genuine thoughts or beliefs, but rather on their perception of what others might think. It implies that people's opinions are often shaped and influenced by societal pressure and the need to conform to popular consensus. In other words, public opinion becomes a reflection of society's collective perception, rather than individuals' true convictions.

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By Alfred Austin

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