"The majority is the best way because it is visible and has strength to make itself obeyed. Yet it is the opinion of the least able."

Society, Majority, Strength, Opinion, Truth

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"The majority is the best way because it is visible and has strength to make itself obeyed. Yet it is the opinion of the least able."

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