The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
Interpretation
People often form opinions based on trends rather than their own reasoning.
This quote by Samuel Johnson suggests that many people's beliefs and opinions are not based on thoughtful consideration, but rather on social norms and trends. Johnson criticizes the lack of independent thought, implying that individuals conform to what is popular or fashionable, leading to shallow understanding and superficial beliefs.
In practice
This quote can be used in a discussion about the impact of social media on public opinion.
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He that reads and grows no wiser seldom suspects his own deficiency, but complains of hard words and obscure sentences, and asks why books are written which cannot be understood.
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I don't see anything that's come out on WikiLeaks that was a legitimate secret.
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