Character Quote by Laurence Fishburne
“We know that passion, prejudice, party, and even good-will, tempt many who preserve a fair character with the world to deviate from truth in the laxity of conversation.”
About This Quote
It warns that personal biases and social pressures can cause even well‑meaning people to stray from truth during casual conversation.
In simple terms: Biases and social pressure can distort truth in talk.
Key Takeaway
Stay aware of hidden biases.
Themes
integrity
truth
communication
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- team meetings
- media interviews
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you guard against bias in discussion?
- What strategies keep conversations truthful?
