"Most Americans would follow a thinker rather than become one themselves."

Question

Please help me explain that sentence, and also give me examples!!!who is a thinker?? in what situation do they follow the thinker, and why????

Answer 1

It's easier to quote someone else than think for oneself.

http://www.iep.utm.edu/american/

http://www.america.gov/st/peopleplace-english/2006/June/20080813163605SrenoD0.3074304.html