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Edgar Allan Poe

The nose of a mob is its imagination. By this, at any time, it can be quietly led.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

A crowd’s direction is controlled by what it envisions or believes, much like how a nose guides movement. Because imagination shapes their perception, people can be subtly influenced without force or noise.

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