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“noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.” quote by Charles Dickens
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““noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.””

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Book: Bleak House by Charles Dickens, 1853

The quote critiques how experts often claim absolute superiority, forcing acceptance of their view as the ultimate truth.

In simple terms: Experts claim absolute superiority, demanding acceptance.

Key Takeaway

Question authority and seek multiple perspectives.

Themes

authority truth critical thinking

Mood

skeptical inquisitive

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • policy making
  • media consumption
  • personal decisions

Key Concepts

epistemology social influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports the claimed superiority?
  • How can you verify claims independently?
A Different Perspective

Authority can be biased or outdated, limiting insight.

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