Age Quote by Anna Letitia Barbauld
“Let us confess a truth, humiliating to human pride; - a very small part only of the opinions of the coolest philosopher are the result of fair reasoning; the rest are formed by his education, his temperament, by the age in which he lives, by trains of thought directed to a particular track through some accidental association - in short, by prejudice.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Thoughts on Prejudice, Anna Letitia Barbauld, 1798
Human opinions are shaped more by upbringing and bias than by pure reason.
In simple terms: Bias often outweighs logic.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
human nature
bias
reason
education
Mood
reflective
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
essay
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debates
- education
- personal growth
- media consumption
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social conditioning
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate reason from bias?
- What influences your core beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Reason can be clouded by deep‑seated prejudices.
