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It's better to be fooled a hundred times than never to look.

“It's better to be fooled a hundred times than never to look.” quote by Polly Horvath
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““It's better to be fooled a hundred times than never to look.””

Polly Horvath

About This Quote

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

Suggests that questioning and occasional deception can be preferable to blind acceptance.

In simple terms: Better to be tricked than never to question.

Key Takeaway

Question more, accept less blindly.

Themes

skepticism critical thinking truth seeking

Mood

cautious inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • media consumption
  • political discourse
  • personal relationships
  • education

Key Concepts

cognitive bias information overload

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it safer to trust than to doubt?
  • How do you verify information before accepting it?
A Different Perspective

Blind trust may lead to greater harm than occasional falsehoods.

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