Giordano Bruno Quote 

"It is proof of a base and low mind for one
to wish to think with the masses or majority,
merely because the majority is the majority.
Truth does not change because it is, or is not,
believed by a majority of the people."

by:
Giordano Bruno
(1548-1699)
Source:
On Shadows of Ideas
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I believe this quote to be true.
 -- Anonymous		 
Does anyone really have such a wish?
 -- David L Rosenthal		 
There's safety in numbers Rosenthal. Living in Germany at the outbreak of WWII you prayed to be among the majority. You certainly did not want to be one of the minority.
 -- Joe, Rochester, MI		 
 -- Anonymous, Reston, VA US 
 -- Mike, Norwalk 
Hmmm...OK, Joe, but that seems to be a fear-based wish, rather than one of desire. Aren't those who feel this to be pitied? Truth does not change to suit the majority. But the fear-based attempt to fit in, or to appear to fit in, is pathetic.
 -- David L. Rosenthal		 
It takes courage to put one's own beliefs to the test from time to time. It takes courage to think differently than the crowd. And it certainly takes courage to be an individual. The truth is the truth is the truth -- whether we know it or not.
 -- E Archer, NYC		 
These are words to live by. I think it is not so much the lack of courage which causes people to want to join the herd, it is simple mental laziness. In other words it is "base and low mind[s]", lack of intellect, and lack of mental discipline. People who are blown about by changing public opinions have not taken the time to form their own philosophy or code of moral conduct. Politicians who rely on public opinion polls come to mind.
 -- Ken, Allyn, WA		 
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