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“The man who assumes everything is a lie is at least as mistaken as the one who assumes everything is true.” quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
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““The man who assumes everything is a lie is at least as mistaken as the one who assumes everything is true.””

Lois McMaster Bujold

About This Quote

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

Assuming absolute truth or absolute falsehood both lead to error; balance is needed.

In simple terms: Extreme certainty is mistaken.

Key Takeaway

Seek nuanced understanding.

Themes

philosophy epistemology critical thinking

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • research
  • personal decisions
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

bias relativism truth theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you test assumptions?
  • When to trust gut vs evidence?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on intuition can mislead.

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