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“Mistrust the person who finds everything good, and the person who finds everything evil, and mistrust even more the person who is indifferent to everything.” quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater
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“Mistrust the person who finds everything good, and the person who finds everything evil, and mistrust even more the person who is indifferent to everything.”

Johann Kaspar Lavater

About This Quote

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

Beware those who see only good, only evil, or remain indifferent; each extreme reveals bias or moral blindness.

In simple terms: Extreme views hide truth; balance needed.

Key Takeaway

Seek nuanced perspectives.

Themes

ethics perception balance

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • personal relationships
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

moral philosophy cognitive bias critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize bias in your judgments?
  • What does indifference reveal about values?
A Different Perspective

Extremes can oversimplify complex realities.

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