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“Ll men are liable to error; and most men are, in many points, by passion or interest, under temptation to it.” quote by John Locke
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“Ll men are liable to error; and most men are, in many points, by passion or interest, under temptation to it.”

John Locke

About This Quote

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

Human judgment is often clouded by personal biases and desires, leading to mistakes.

In simple terms: People err due to bias and desire.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and check personal biases.

Themes

bias human nature error reason ethics

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • leadership
  • policy drafting
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophy political theory cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What biases affect your decisions?
  • How can you mitigate them?
A Different Perspective

Biases can be subconscious, making them hard to detect.

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