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May Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“You may sometimes be much in the Wrong, in owning your being in the Right.” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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“You may sometimes be much in the Wrong, in owning your being in the Right.”

Benjamin Franklin

About This Quote

Recognizes that one can be wrong while still feeling justified, highlighting the tension between perception and truth.

In simple terms: Being wrong yet feeling right.

Key Takeaway

Question your certainty.

Themes

humility self-awareness truth

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • debates
  • conflicts
  • self-reflection

Key Concepts

cognitive bias self-deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify your assumptions?
  • What evidence would change your view?
A Different Perspective

Feeling right can blind you to error.

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