"誰も実行していなくても正しいものは正しい全員が実行していても間違っているものは間違っている"

That's a powerful statement, isn't it? At its core, it says that the truth and morality of an action don't depend on how many people are doing it (or not doing it). It's a reminder that just because something is popular or widely accepted doesn't make it right, and just because something is unpopular or rare doesn't make it wrong.

Historically, this idea has been echoed in different forms across various cultures and time periods. Think back to the civil rights movement in the United States. When individuals like Martin Luther King Jr. stood up against segregation and racial injustice, their stance was certainly not the majority view. There were laws and societal norms that supported these injustices. But they knew what they were fighting for was inherently right, despite the overwhelming opposition. This quote embodies that spirit—the courage to stand firm in your beliefs even when the world hasn't caught up yet.

Let’s dive into a real-life example. Imagine you're in a high school where cheating on tests has become the norm. Everyone does it, and it’s almost expected. You’ve got a big exam coming up, and your friends are all planning to sneak in cheat sheets. They tell you, "Come on, everyone’s doing it. You’d be stupid not to." But deep down, you know that cheating is wrong. You also know that doing the right thing means you might get a lower grade than your friends—at least in the short term. You decide to study hard and go into the exam without any cheats. It's tough. You feel the pressure, and maybe even some ridicule. But after the exam, your teacher finds out about the cheating. Those who cheated face serious consequences, while you come out with your integrity intact. In the long run, you’re better off both academically and morally.

So, how do you apply this wisdom in your own life? First, you need to trust your moral compass. That little voice inside that tells you what’s right and wrong is usually spot on. Don’t ignore it just because it’s inconvenient or unpopular. Second, practice courage. It’s not always easy to stand up for what’s right, especially when you feel like you’re standing alone. But every time you do, you build moral strength.

Now, let’s paint a picture. Imagine you’re at work, and the new boss starts implementing questionable practices—cooking the books to make the quarterly numbers look better. Most of your colleagues go along with it, rationalizing that it helps keep their jobs secure. You’re new and don’t want to rock the boat, but you know this is wrong. So what do you do? You could follow the crowd. Or you could remember the essence of that quote and decide to speak up. Maybe you bring it up to the boss, or escalate it to higher management. It’s risky, no doubt. You might face backlash. But imagine the relief you'll feel, knowing you didn’t compromise your ethics. And in the end, companies often suffer huge losses once dishonest practices come to light. You might save your job and many others in the long run.

In a nutshell, doing the right thing isn’t always easy or popular. But sticking to your principles pays off, not just in terms of integrity but often in tangible ways too. It’s about having the courage to stand alone, knowing that right is right, and wrong is wrong, no matter what anyone else is doing.