Greatness Quote by John Locke
“Ll men are liable to error; and most men are, in many points, by passion or interest, under temptation to it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Two Treatises of Government, 1689
Human judgment is often clouded by personal biases and desires, leading to mistakes.
In simple terms: People err due to bias and desire.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and check personal biases.
Themes
bias
human nature
error
reason
ethics
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- leadership
- policy drafting
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
political theory
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases affect your decisions?
- How can you mitigate them?
A Different Perspective
Biases can be subconscious, making them hard to detect.
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