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    But in every matter the consensus of opinion among all nations is
    to be regarded as the law of nature.
    [Lat., Omni autem in re consensio omnium gentium lex naturae
    putanda est.]

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One should respect public opinion in so far as it is necessary to avoid starvation and keep out of prison, read more

One should respect public opinion in so far as it is necessary to avoid starvation and keep out of prison, but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny.

by Bertrand Russel Found in: Opinion Quotes,
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Stiff in opinion, always in the wrong.

Stiff in opinion, always in the wrong.

by John Dryden Found in: Opinion Quotes,
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Those who never retract their opinions love themselves more than they love truth.

Those who never retract their opinions love themselves more than they love truth.

by Joseph Joubert Found in: Opinion Quotes,
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In this and like communities, public sentiment is everything. With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it nothing can succeed.

In this and like communities, public sentiment is everything. With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it nothing can succeed.

by Abraham Lincoln Found in: Opinion Quotes,
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Intolerant only of intolerance.

Intolerant only of intolerance.

by I.s.s.g. Found in: Opinion Quotes,
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Even opinion is of force enough to make itself to be espoused at
the expense of life.

Even opinion is of force enough to make itself to be espoused at
the expense of life.

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His deeds inimitable, like the Sea
That shuts still as it opes, and leaves no tracts
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His deeds inimitable, like the Sea
That shuts still as it opes, and leaves no tracts
Nor prints of Precedent for poore men's facts.

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With books and money placed, for show
Like nest eggs, to make clients lay,
And for his read more

With books and money placed, for show
Like nest eggs, to make clients lay,
And for his false opinion pay.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Opinion Quotes,
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You've no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself--and how little I deserve it.

You've no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself--and how little I deserve it.

by W. S. Gilbert Found in: Opinion Quotes,
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