“The study of the errors into which great minds have fallen in the pursuit of truth can never be uninstructive. . . No man is so wise but that he may learn some wisdom from his past errors, either of thought or action, and no society has made such advances as to be capable of no improvement from the retrospect of its past folly and credulity.”
Quote by Charles Mackay
Work
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and The Madness of Crowds
This book delves into the origins and consequences of various speculative bubbles and mass delusions, examining the psychology and behavior of crowds in the context of historical events. more
Author
Charles Mackay
Charles Mackay was a prominent British poet born on March 27, 1814, and died on December 24, 1889. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and vivid imagery, which has had a lasting impact on subsequent poets. more
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