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Category Archives: skepticism
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? This quote is about perception, and how difficult it can be to overcome our pre-conceived notions of someone. This quote is about … Continue reading
Posted in belief, discovery, judgement, observation, reflection, skepticism
Tagged @TheSingleWoman, are, believe, first, Maya Angelou
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People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.
People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do. – Lewis Cass What does that mean? This is a classic, which has been said many ways before, from elegant, through practical, to downright crass. But the … Continue reading
Posted in action, belief, decision, foolish, plan, skepticism
Tagged @AR_Foundation, believe, do, doubt, Lewis Cass
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He who neglects what is done for what ought to be done, sooner effects his ruin than his preservation.
He who neglects what is done for what ought to be done, sooner effects his ruin than his preservation. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Back in the day when Machiavelli was writing, there were plenty of others who were trying … Continue reading
Posted in caution, deception, judgement, observation, optimism, skepticism
Tagged @munz90250, neglects, Niccolò Machiavelli, preservation, ruin
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A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. – William James What does that mean? At theFreeDictionary.com, prejudice is defined as “An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination … Continue reading
Posted in belief, discovery, question, skepticism, thinking, truth
Tagged @DennyCoates, changing, people, think, William James
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The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar.
The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Here, the word ‘vulgar’ is used to imply a lack of refinement and sophistication in the people making up … Continue reading
Posted in caution, honest, judgement, patience, question, skepticism
Tagged @asadmunir38, appearances, crowd, Niccolò Machiavelli, taken
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It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. – Aristotle What does that mean? I’m not sure ‘educated’ is the word I would use (it might be an artifact of the … Continue reading
Posted in belief, contemplation, judgement, question, skepticism, thinking
Tagged @SkepticSheep, Aristotle, educated, entertain, mind
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The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. – Bertrand Russell What does that mean? This quote claims that the bulk of the difficulties in the world are caused by … Continue reading
Posted in belief, foolish, honest, intelligence, skepticism, understanding
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, Bertrand Russell, certain, intelligent, stupid
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If you would judge, understand.
If you would judge, understand. – Seneca What does that mean? I would expand this slightly to state “If you would judge, first you must understand.” I don’t know if he was carving all his quotes into stone, or if … Continue reading
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Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, judgement, knowledge, Seneca, understanding
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To arrive at certainty, you need…
To arrive at certainty, you need to start from a skeptical posture. The best scientists are impartial, not swayed by their own beliefs. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The subject of this comment is the Scientific Method. Throughout the history of science, … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, science, skepticism
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