A certain large collective wisdom resides in a crowd, as such; and men whose individual judgement is defective are excellent judges when grouped together. (Pliny the Younger)

A certain large collective wisdom resides in a crowd, as such; and men whose individual judgement is defective are excellent judges when grouped together.

Pliny the Younger

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