Common Quote by Georges Braque
“Whatever is in common is true; but likeness is false.”
About This Quote
It says that shared facts are reliable, while superficial similarities can be misleading.
In simple terms: Shared facts are reliable; appearances can deceive.
Key Takeaway
Check evidence, not just appearances.
Themes
truth
perception
logic
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- research
- debate
- media analysis
- decision making
- education
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify commonality?
- When can likeness be useful?
A Different Perspective
Superficial similarity may hide deeper differences.
![“Neither Italian fascism nor German national "socialism" have anything in common with such a [Soviet socialistic] society, primarily because private ownership of factories, plants, lands, banks, means of transportation, etc., remain untouched there, and, therefore, capitalism in Germany and Italy…” quote by Joseph Stalin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/411/joseph-stalin-1734_capitalism_neither-italian-fascism-nor-german-natio_1430.jpg)
