Views Quote by Gerald Brenan
“Wisdom is keeping a sense of fallibility of all our views and opinions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spanish Labyrinth, 1936‑1939 by Gerald Brenan, 1943
Recognizing that all opinions can be wrong encourages humility and open‑mindedness.
In simple terms: Accept that ideas can be mistaken.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions regularly.
Themes
humility
critical thinking
open‑mindedness
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- debates
- personal journaling
- learning new subjects
Key Concepts
epistemic humility
cognitive bias
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confidence with humility?
- When have you changed a view after new evidence?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on doubt can lead to indecision.
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