Care Quote by Baruch Spinoza
“We must take care not to admit as true anything, which is only probable. For when one falsity has been let in, infinite others follow.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ethics, Part I, 1677
We should only accept statements that are certain, because allowing a doubtful claim can lead to many more errors.
In simple terms: Accept only certain truths, avoid probable ones.
Key Takeaway
Be cautious with uncertain claims.
Themes
epistemology
logic
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- legal judgments
- everymaking
- education
- media reporting
Key Concepts
certainty
probability
error propagation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify certainty?
- When is it acceptable to act on probability?
A Different Perspective
Probabilities can be useful; dismissing them may hinder progress.
