Dogma Quote by Anonymous
““Thinking must never submit itself, neither to a dogma, nor to a party, nor to a passion, nor to an interest, nor to a preconceived idea, nor to whatever it may be, if not to facts themselves, because, for it, to submit would be to cease to be.””
About This Quote
One must never surrender thinking to any authority, ideology, or personal bias, but remain loyal only to facts.
In simple terms: Never let dogma or passion dictate your thoughts; follow facts.
Key Takeaway
Guard your mind against bias and cling to evidence.
Themes
critical thinking
intellectual independence
philosophy
truth
skepticism
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal decision making
- media consumption
- policy formulation
- scientific research
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
dogma
passion
interest
preconceived ideas
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do you hold that may conflict with facts?
- How can you balance facts with ethical considerations?
A Different Perspective
Rigid adherence to facts can ignore nuanced contexts.
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