""Quiconque a le pouvoir de vous faire croire des absurdités a le pouvoir de vous faire commettre des injustices.""
— Marcus Tullius Cicero
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If someone can convince you to believe in things that don't make sense, they also have the power to make you do unfair or harmful things. Let’s imagine a leader tells people they are superior to another group because of their skin color, which is an absurd idea. Once people believe this false idea, they might start treating the other group badly or support unfair laws against them. This has happened in history, like during the time when some people believed in racial superiority, leading to discrimination and cruelty. To avoid this, always question strange or unfair ideas before accepting them and think about their consequences. This way, you won't be easily manipulated into doing wrong things.
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