The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.
Opinion Quotes
Public opinion, though often formed upon a wrong basis, yet generally has a strong underlying sense of justice.
Intellectual opinions as well as moral principles belong to the sphere of the Will.
If a man isn’t willing to take some risk for his opinions, either his opinions are no good or he’s no good.
Our government rests in public opinion. Whoever can change public opinion can change the government practically just so much.
I’m not sure I want popular opinion on my side – I’ve noticed those with the most opinions often have the fewest facts.
The opinions which we hold of one another, our relations with friends and kinfolk are in no sense permanent, save in appearance, but are as eternally fluid as the sea itself.
I have got you together to hear what I have written down. I do not wish your advice about the main matter – for that I have determined for myself.
It is as certain that many opinions, now general, will be rejected by future ages, as it is that many, once general, are rejected by the present.
A government can be no better than the public opinion which sustains it.
