Its name is Public Opinion. It is held in reverence. It settles everything. Some think it is the voice of God. Europe and Elsewhere
"Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men." The Analects of Confucius
The secret of success is making your vocation your vacation. Unlimited Power
Independence is for the very few; it is a privilege of the strong. And whoever attempts it even with the best right but without inner constraint proves that he is probably not only strong, but also daring to the point of recklessness. He enters into a labyrinth, he multiplies a thousandfold dangers which life brings with it in any case, not the least of which is that no one can see how and where he loses his way, becomes lonely, and is torn piecemeal by some minotaur of conscience. Supposing one like that comes to grief, this happens so far from the comprehension of men that they neither feel it nor sympathize. And he cannot go back any longer. Beyond Good and Evil
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