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Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) was a famous Austrian composer and conductor.

Read Mahler's quotation and answer the question below.

“Never let oneself be guided by the opinion of one's contemporaries. Continue steadfastly on one's way.”
('Steadfastly' means without changing direction.)

What does Mahler’s quotation really mean? Choose the one correct answer.

Don't believe in an idea just because the people around you believe in it. Be true to your own beliefs and express your own opinion.

Don't ignore the opinion of people around you. If they all have the same opinion, they may be right.

If your opinion is different from your contemporaries' opinions, then there may be something wrong with your opinion.