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The individual is foolish; the multitude, for the moment is
foolish, when they act without deliberation; but the species read more
The individual is foolish; the multitude, for the moment is
foolish, when they act without deliberation; but the species is
wise, and, when time is given to it, as a species it always acts
right.
The tyranny of a multitude is a multiplied tyranny.
The tyranny of a multitude is a multiplied tyranny.
Knowing as "the man in the street" (as we call him as Newmarket)
always does, the greatest secrets of read more
Knowing as "the man in the street" (as we call him as Newmarket)
always does, the greatest secrets of kings, and being the
confidant of their most hidden thoughts.
Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.
Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.
This many-headed monster, Multitude.
This many-headed monster, Multitude.
The public! why, the public's nothing better than a great baby.
The public! why, the public's nothing better than a great baby.
Report uttered by the people is everywhere of great power.
Report uttered by the people is everywhere of great power.
No whispered rumours which the many spread can wholly perish.
No whispered rumours which the many spread can wholly perish.
