Men are like sheep, of which a flock is more easily driven than a single one.

The remark likens human beings to sheep to emphasize how collective behavior can be easier to steer than individual judgment. In a crowd, people often take cues from one another, defer responsibility, and follow prevailing opinion—making the group more susceptible to persuasion, pressure, or manipulation than a solitary person who must decide for himself. The image also suggests that conformity can be socially produced: once a “flock” begins moving, momentum and imitation do much of the work. Read as social criticism, it warns against unreflective majoritarianism and urges vigilance about rhetoric, authority, and the psychological comfort of going along with the group.