In matters of religion, it is very easy to deceive a man and very hard to undeceive him.
Pierre BayleRead
The antiquity and general acceptance of an opinion is not assurance of its truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Just because an idea is old and widely believed does not mean it is true.
This quote emphasizes the importance of skepticism and critical thinking. It suggests that the age and popularity of an opinion do not validate its truthfulness, encouraging individuals to seek evidence and reasoning rather than accept ideas solely based on tradition or majority belief.
Themes
TruthOpinionBeliefSkepticismCritical Thinking
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a debate about popular myths in society.
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