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The way in which some people flock to join organized groups is often an indication on their part of some unconscious or unexpressed doubt, for it is an indication of their need to strengthen their faith by getting the support of numbers. But this is only a spurious support because the faith is inside them, whereas the group is outside!

-- Notebooks Category 17: The Religious Urge > Chapter 3 : Religion As Preparatory > # 88