One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is ... - Socrates

This quote is attributed to Socrates.

"One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is necessary to avoid starvation and to preserve one's liberty."

Socrates Freedom

Philosopher Ancient Greek 470–399

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