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1、cornpone opinionsLesson 6 Corn-pone Opinions By recalling a young black mana slave, one of his friends, the author put forward a topic: corn-pone opinions. Then he points out that the majority of people are prone to follow the public because of the inborn requirement of self-approval. And this self-
2、approval comes from not elsewhere but the approval of others, especially those people around, no matter in terms of fashion, literature, politics or otherwise. What the author wants to reveal is that due to the conformity, many people gradually lose the ability of critical thinking as well as true s
3、elf. As the author says, the corn-pone opinions are widely held because people desire to gain others approval or praise, which indicates that they are in the same kind. Otherwise it is really hard for those hold different opinions to get involved in the circle. Therefore, even if some people quite d
4、isagree with others on something, in some cases, they will obey their minds to follow others opinions, for they dont want to be outstanding. I believe many of us have such kind of experience. On the other hand, many a man conforms to the majority view because they are unconfident. They dont believe
5、in themselves. When others hold a quit different opinion from theirs, they will question themselves: Am I right? Why so many people think in that way? Then probably they will give up their original opinions, and follow others, which will be safer. Actually, as a rule, the truth is always in hands of a small minority at first. Only those insist on their views and keeping on exploring can get the truth. Above mentioned is my understanding of this passage.
