--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I made a habit always to hear the…" description: "\"I made a habit always to hear the Indians; and although they very often lie to me, I do not show them any displeasure for it, for I do not believe them..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/161/anonymous-1_although_i-made-a-habit-always-to-hear-the-indian_2883403.jpg" --- # I made a habit always to hear the Indians; and although… ![“I made a habit always to hear the Indians; and although they very often lie to me, I do not show them any displeasure for it, for I do not believe them and I do not decide anything until I have found out the truth.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/161/anonymous-1_although_i-made-a-habit-always-to-hear-the-indian_2883403.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/161/anonymous-1_although_i-made-a-habit-always-to-hear-the-indian_2883403.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/161/anonymous-1_although_i-made-a-habit-always-to-hear-the-indian_2883403.jpg) > “I made a habit always to hear the Indians; and although they very often lie to me, I do not show them any displeasure for it, for I do not believe them and I do not decide anything until I have found out the truth.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker listens to a group despite frequent falsehoods, withholding judgment until truth is verified. **In simple terms:** Listen without reacting to falsehoods; verify before deciding. Key Takeaway Seek truth before forming opinions. Themes patience critical thinking trust communication Mood cautious analytical Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - negotiations - research - conflict resolution - media analysis Key Concepts skepticism truth seeking dialogue Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance openness with skepticism? - When is it appropriate to confront falsehood? 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