This means that most people, even in large groups, often believe things that are not true. It suggests that popular opinion isn't always reliable and encourages independent thought and questioning of established views.
Quote by Michael Servetus: “The greater part of the world holds false opinion.”
The greater part of the world holds false opinion.
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Historical Context
Servetus wrote against the established Trinitarian doctrine, challenging widespread theological beliefs and arguing for a different interpretation of Christianity at great personal risk.
About the Author
Spanish theologian and physician who made important early contributions to the description of pulmonary circulation and wrote controversial theological works rejecting the doctrine of the Trinity. He was burned at the stake in Calvinist Geneva in 1553, making him a symbol of religious intolerance.
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