John BrunnerWhat people want, mainly, is to be told by some plausible authority that what they are already doing is right. I don't know know of a quicker way to become unpopular than to disagree.
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There are many ways of being popular, but the most frequent are flattery, patronage, and self-advertisement. These are so common that they are not usually noticed. But if you disagree with them, they are sure to notice you. If you do not agree with their opinions, they will assume that you are stupid or ignorant or both.
Source: The Jagged Orbit
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