"An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it"

Error and truth, though often swayed by popular opinion, are independent of the number of people who believe in them or the frequency with which they are repeated. Many times throughout history, ideas or beliefs have gained currency simply because they have been shared and accepted by the masses. However, repetition does not transform a falsehood into fact; error remains error, untouched by consensus or popularity. Just because a misconception is widespread does not make it accurate or just. Human societies are susceptible to embracing ideas through social reinforcement, where an idea gains strength only by its echo within a community, not by its inherent merit.

Conversely, truth is not diminished by ignorance or neglect. A fact remains true, even if no one recognizes it or if it runs counter to prevailing opinion. The nature of truth is independent of acknowledgment; silence or rejection does not equate to invalidity. This perspective encourages the importance of discernment and integrity. Individuals are called upon to seek truth not through conformity or social approval but through understanding, reflection, and honest inquiry.

Such a standpoint is a call against intellectual laziness and the dangers of unexamined mass thinking. Social momentum can sometimes lend false security to erroneous beliefs, making it easier to accept comfortable falsehoods rather than challenge them. It also highlights the courage required to uphold truth in the face of misunderstanding or opposition. Believers in truth may often find themselves isolated, yet the validity of a truth is unaffected by whether it is acknowledged or universally denied.

Ultimately, these words inspire a commitment to pursue reality and justice, even, and especially, when it is inconvenient or unpopular. They remind us to evaluate beliefs by their substance, not their frequency, and never to mistake consensus for veracity.