Quote by Socrates: If you want to be wrong then follow the masses

„If you want to be wrong then follow the masses.“

SokratesSocrates' quote warns against blindly following the masses and encourages independent thinking.
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Socrates was a Greek philosopher of classical Athens who is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy.

This quote by Socrates warns against blindly following the majority and emphasizes individual critical thinking.


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Socrates (c. 470 BC – 399 BC) was an influential ancient Greek philosopher known for his Socratic method of questioning and ethical ideas. He left no writings himself, but his thoughts were passed on by students such as Plato.

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