Errors Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“If you wish information and improvement from the knowledge of others, and yet at the same time express yourself as firmly fix'd in your present opinions, modest, sensible men, who do not love disputation, will probably leave you undisturbed in the possession of your error.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, 1771
Seeking knowledge while clinging to fixed opinions prevents learning and perpetuates error.
In simple terms: Open mind prevents errors.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to new ideas.
Themes
humility
learning
open‑mindedness
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- academic research
- team meetings
- personal development
- debates
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you challenge your own beliefs?
- What evidence would change your mind?
A Different Perspective
Being overly flexible can cause indecision.
![“Every blue-stocking will remain a spinster as long as there are sensible men on the earth. [Fr., Toute fille lettree restera fille toute sa vie, quand il n'y aura que des hommes senses sur la terre.]” quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d70/jean-jacques-rousseau-418_auras_every-blue-stocking-will-remain-a-spinst_1681727.jpg)
