No opinion has ever been too errant to become a creed.
Interpretation
Opinions can become widely accepted beliefs, regardless of their validity.
This quote by Bertrand Russell suggests that any opinion, no matter how misguided or incorrect, has the potential to transform into a belief system or creed held by people. It reflects on the nature of beliefs, emphasizing that the power of opinion can lead to widely accepted ideologies, which may not always be based on truth or reason.
In practice
Use this quote in a discussion about the impact of social media on public opinions.
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