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Mark TwainThe rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane.

—  Mark Twain, 1835-1910, American writer

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Georg Christoph LichtenbergNothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all.

—  Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, 1742-1799, German author of maxims

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Ralph Waldo EmersonPeople do not seem to realise that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character.

—  Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1884, American philosopher

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Harry TrumanHow far would Moses have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt?

—  Harry Truman, 1884-1972, American President [1945-1953]

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Georg Christoph LichtenbergDon't judge a man by his opinions, but what his opinions have made of him.

—  Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, 1742-1799, German author of maxims

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Steve JobsDon’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.

—  Steve Jobs, 1955-2011, American businessman

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Friedrich NietzscheIt is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!

—  Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900, German philosopher

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Laurence J PeterWhen I want your opinion I'll give it to you.

—  Laurence J Peter, 1919-1990, Canadian writer & educator

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John KennedyThe unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion.

—  John Kennedy, 1917-1963, American President [1961-1963]

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Dwight EisenhowerAll generalizations are false, including this one.

—  Dwight Eisenhower, 1890-1969, American general & President

     (attributed also to Marc Twain and others)

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Georg Christoph LichtenbergWe accumulate our opinions at an age when our understanding is at its weakest.

—  Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, 1742-1799, German author of maxims

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Aleister CrowleyYou can only accomplish your object in life by complete disregard of the opinions of other people.

—  Aleister Crowley, 1875-1945, British magician & occultist,

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Georg Christoph LichtenbergI have remarked very clearly that I am often of one opinion when I am lying down and of another when I am standing up.

—  Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, 1742-1799, German author of maxims

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Michel de MontaigneThere never was in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity.

—  Michel de Montaigne, 1533-1592, French thinker

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John KennedyToo often we… enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.

—  John Kennedy, 1917-1963, American President [1961-1963]

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Charles de GaulleWhen I want to know what France thinks, I ask myself.

—  Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970, French President

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RumiConventional opinion is the ruin of our souls.

—  Rumi, 1207-1273, Persian mystic & poet

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William JamesA thing is important if anyone think it important.

—  William James, 1842-1910, American philosopher

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William Hazlitt People do not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but to maintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

—  William Hazlitt , 1778-1830, English essayist & critic

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Bette DavisWhen a man gives his opinion, he's a man. When a woman gives her opinion, she's a bitch.

—  Bette Davis, 1908-1989, American actress

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Émile de GirardinNot having the courage to voice your opinion is like not having an opinion at all.

—  Émile de Girardin, 1806-1881, French journalist

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Pitigrilli (Dino Segre)There is no shame in changing your mind every day: to change your mind you need to have spare ideas.

—  Pitigrilli (Dino Segre), 1893-1975, Italian writer

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NapoleonIn war, character and opinion make more than half of the reality.

—  Napoleon, 1769-1821, French Emperor

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Friedrich NietzscheWe often contradict an opinion for no other reason than that we do not like the tone in which it is expressed.

—  Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900, German philosopher

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Umberto EcoI have lost the freedom of not having an opinion.

—  Umberto Eco, 1932-2016, Italian writer

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Georg Christoph LichtenbergMan is always partial and is quite right to be. Even impartiality is partial.

—  Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, 1742-1799, German author of maxims

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Margaret ThatcherI usually make up my mind about a man in ten seconds, and I very rarely change it

—  Margaret Thatcher, 1925-2013, British Prime Minister

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Robert HeinleinThe greatest fallacy of democracy is that everyone’s opinion is worth the same.

—  Robert Heinlein, 1907-1988, American sci-fi writer

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Thomas CarlylePopular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.

—  Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881, English writer

Bertrand RussellDo not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

—  Bertrand Russell, 1872-1970, British philosopher

George EliotBlessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact.

—  George Eliot, 1819-1880, English writer

Joseph JoubertThere are opinions that come from the heart, and anyone who has no fixed opinion does not have constant feelings.

—  Joseph Joubert, 1754-1824, French author of maxims

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

—  Joseph Joubert, 1754-1824, French author of maxims

Marie von Ebner-EschenbachPublic opinion is the whore among opinions.

—  Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, 1830-1916, German author of maxims

Oliver W. Holmes Sr.He must be a poor creature that does not often repeat himself.

—  Oliver W. Holmes Sr., 1809-1894, American writer

Bernard BaruchEvery man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts.

—  Bernard Baruch, 1870-1965, American businessman & statesman

Marshall McLuhanA point of view can be a dangerous luxury when substituted for insight and understanding.

—  Marshall McLuhan, 1911-1980, Canadian academic & media theorist

Marshall McLuhanI don’t necessarily agree with everything that I say.

—  Marshall McLuhan, 1911-1980, Canadian academic & media theorist

Joseph De MaistrePrejudice does not necessarily means false ideas, but only opinions adopted before examination.

—  Joseph De Maistre, 1753-1821, Savoyard diplomat & philosopher

Joseph De MaistreFalse opinions are like false money, struck first of all by guilty men and thereafter circulated by honest people who perpetuate the crime without knowing what they are doing.

—  Joseph De Maistre, 1753-1821, Savoyard diplomat & philosopher

Alexandre Dumas, filsNever argue, you won't convince anyone. Opinions are like nails; the more you hit them, the more you push them in.

—  Alexandre Dumas, fils, 1824-1895, French writer

Ashleigh BrilliantMy opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I'm right.

—  Ashleigh Brilliant, 1933-, British cartoonist & epigrammatist

Ernest RenanOur opinions become fixed at the point where we stop thinking.

—  Ernest Renan, 1823-1892, French philosopher & historian

Dale CarnegieThose convinced against their will are of the same opinion still.

—  Dale Carnegie, 1888-1955, American self-help writer

Søren KierkegaardThe minority is always stronger than the majority, because the minority is generally formed by those who really have an opinion.

—  Søren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855, Danish philosopher

Marty RubinIt is not important that others like what you like. All that matters is that you like it.

—  Marty Rubin, 1930-1994, Canadian gay activist, author & journalist

Nicolas ChamfortWomen, when looking to find a man, consider their girlfriends’ opinion of him much more than their own.

—  Nicolas Chamfort, 1740-1794, French writer

Nicolas ChamfortThere are times when Public Opinion is the worst opinion.

—  Nicolas Chamfort, 1740-1794, French writer

Leonardo da VinciThe greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.

—  Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519, Italian polymath & painter

Marie von Ebner-EschenbachWe are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.

—  Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, 1830-1916, German author of maxims

Nicolas Gomez DavilaTruths are not relative. What is relative are opinions about the truth.

—  Nicolas Gomez Davila, 1913-1994, Colombian writer

Thomas SowellAs a young Marxist in college during the 1950s heyday of the anti-Communist crusade led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, I had more freedom to express my views in class, without fear of retaliation, than conservative students have on many campuses today.

—  Thomas Sowell, 1930 -, American political thinker

Latin Quotes

TerentiusThere are as many opinions as there are people: each has his own view.

Quot homines tot sententiae: suus cuique mos.

—  Terentius, c. 185-159 BC, Roman comic playwright

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Stupid Quotes

George W. BushΙ have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them.

—  George W. Bush, 1946-, American President

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Ancient Greek

Marcus AureliusRemember that all is opinion.

Ότι πάν υπόληψις.

—  Marcus Aurelius, 121-180 AD, Roman Emperor ‐ Meditations II,15

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SolonIn big projects it is difficult to please everyone.

Έργμασιν εν μεγάλοις, πάσιν αδείν χαλεπόν.

—  Solon, 630-560 BC, Ancient Greek lawmaker & philosopher

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HeraclitusThe opinions of men are toys for boys.

Τα ανθρώπων δοξάσματα παίδων αθύρματα.

—  Heraclitus, 544-484 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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