In the same manner, it is not true that we are, against the conviction of our own judgment, to establish a system of opinions and practices directly contrary to those ends, only because some majority of the people, told by the head, may prefer it.
Burke argues against establishing opinions contrary to one's judgment simply due to majority preference, promoting individual conviction.
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