Cautiousness Quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg
“Cautiousness in judgment is nowadays to be recommended to each and every one: if we gained only one incontestable truth every ten years from each of our philosophical writers the harvest we reaped would be sufficient.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Philosophy, Georg C. Lichtenberg, 1765
Only a few solid truths from philosophers are needed; their collective value is already ample.
In simple terms: Few philosophical truths suffice.
Key Takeaway
Value quality over quantity.
Themes
philosophy
knowledge
skepticism
wisdom
Mood
reflective
scholarly
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic curricula
- personal study
- public discourse
Key Concepts
truth
harvest
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Which philosophical truth guides you most?
- How can you seek more nuanced understanding?
A Different Perspective
Relying on few truths may overlook nuance.
