Calumny Quote by Herodotus
“A man calumniated is doubly injured -- first by him who utters the calumny, and then by him who believes it.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Text: Histories, Herodotus, 5th century BC
Defamation harms both the accuser and the believer, causing double injury.
In simple terms: False claims damage the liar and the believer.
Key Takeaway
Question claims before believing.
Themes
defamation
psychology
justice
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- legal proceedings
- personal relationships
- social media
Key Concepts
reputation
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify information?
- What protects against believing falsehoods?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be distorted by bias.
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