No man doth think others will be better to him than he is to them.
Benjamin WhichcoteRead
Believe things, rather than man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Trust in ideas and truths rather than solely relying on people's opinions.
This quote emphasizes the importance of discerning information based on evidence and reason rather than taking individuals' assertions at face value. It encourages critical thinking and the pursuit of knowledge, suggesting that beliefs should be grounded in truth rather than human authority or persuasion.
Themes
BeliefTruthWisdomKnowledgeCritical Thinking
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion on personal philosophy during a seminar.
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