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“Some 'advanced thinkers' are of the opinion that anyone who differs from the conventional opinion must be in the right. This is a delusion; if it were not, truth would be easier to come by than it is.” quote by Bertrand Russell
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“Some 'advanced thinkers' are of the opinion that anyone who differs from the conventional opinion must be in the right. This is a delusion; if it were not, truth would be easier to come by than it is.”

Bertrand Russell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Believing dissenters are always right is a delusion; truth is harder to find than that.

In simple terms: Truth isn’t always with dissent.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions, seek evidence.

Themes

truth dissent logic

Mood

critical reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • academic research
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

critical thinking philosophy bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you evaluate dissent?
  • When is consensus valuable?
A Different Perspective

Over‑skepticism can stall progress.

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