A group of white paper boats pointing right with one yellow paper boat turned sideways at the edge.

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Mark Twain

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

Agreeing with most people should prompt a second look rather than comfort. The line treats popularity as a warning sign, suggesting the crowd's certainty is a cue to stop and question whether you've really thought it through.

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