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“Moreover, in order to understand any man one must be deliberate and careful to avoid forming prejudices and mistaken ideas, which are very difficult to correct and get over afterwards.” quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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““Moreover, in order to understand any man one must be deliberate and careful to avoid forming prejudices and mistaken ideas, which are very difficult to correct and get over afterwards.””

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

About This Quote

Understanding others requires deliberate effort and avoidance of premature judgments, which are hard to correct later.

In simple terms: Think carefully before forming opinions about people.

Key Takeaway

Prejudices are difficult to undo.

Themes

understanding bias deliberation human nature

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • interviewing a job candidate
  • meeting a new neighbor
  • reading about a controversial figure

Key Concepts

cognitive bias epistemic humility

Practical Applications

  • pause before labeling
  • seek multiple perspectives

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help prevent early prejudice?
  • Can a mistaken belief ever be fully corrected?
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