Caught Like Quote by Honoré de Balzac
““Opinions are caught like infection, and put into practice without examination.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Le Père Goriot, 1835
Opinions spread like disease, often adopted without critical thought.
In simple terms: Ideas can spread unchecked like infection.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions before adopting them.
Themes
critical thinking
influence
skepticism
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- political discourse
- education
Key Concepts
psychology
social contagion
Questions to Reflect On
- What opinions have you accepted unexamined?
- How do you test new ideas?
A Different Perspective
Blind acceptance can lead to error.
