“The influence of the leaders is due in very small measure to the arguments they employ, but in a large degree to their prestige. The best proof of this is that, should they by any circumstance lose their prestige, their influence disappears.”
Quote by Gustave Le Bon
Work
The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind
This book delves into the collective psychology of groups, analyzing the dynamics that drive crowd behavior and the influence of the crowd on individual thought and action. more
Author
Gustave Le Bon
Gustave Le Bon (May 7, 1841 - December 13, 1931) was a French social psychologist, considered one of the pioneers in the field of social psychology. His research focused on the psychology of crowds and collective behavior, and his book 'The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind' had a profound impact on the development of social psychology. more
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