No sensible man (among the many things that have been…
“No sensible man (among the many things that have been written on this kind) ever imputed inconsistency to another for changing his mind. [Lat., Nemo doctus unquam (multa autem de hoc genere scripta sunt) mutationem consili inconstantiam dixit esse.]”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Changing one’s mind should not be seen as inconsistency but as thoughtful adaptation.
In simple terms: Mind change ≠ inconsistency.
Adapt wisely.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debate
- personal decision‑making
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it right to change your stance?
- How to signal thoughtful revision?
Frequent flips can erode trust.