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Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: 'He never chooses an opinion, he just wears whatever happens to be...' - Anna Karenina and The Death of Ivan Ilyich author's self-awareness quote on conformity, psychology of following trends, style, fashion and why you must think for yourself and form opinions

Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy : People are often influenced by the ideas and opinions that dominate the world around them. When a belief becomes popular, it can be tempting to accept it without taking the time to decide what we truly think. Today's quote by Leo Tolstoy reflects on this tendency and questions whether some people follow opinions for their truth or simply because they are currently fashionable.

Quote of the day today: Leo Tolstoy on the danger of simply following popular opinions

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