Whatever I have up till now accepted as most true and…
“Whatever I have up till now accepted as most true and assured I have gotten either from the senses or through the senses. But from time to time I have found that the senses deceive, and it is prudent never to trust completely those who have deceived us even once.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The senses can mislead; therefore, one should not fully trust them or those who have deceived us.
In simple terms: Senses are unreliable; be cautious of deceit.
Question sensory evidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- critical thinking
- scientific inquiry
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify what you perceive?
- Can trust be rebuilt after deception?
Sensory information is essential but not infallible.