Belief Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“That is probable which for the most part usually comes to pass, or which is a part of the ordinary beliefs of mankind.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: De Oratore, 55 BC
Common beliefs often become accepted truths without scrutiny.
In simple terms: People accept what seems normal.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
beliefs
society
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- debates
- media consumption
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
philosophy
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Which belief have you accepted without questioning?
- How can you test a popular belief?
A Different Perspective
Some widely held beliefs are based on evidence and reason.
![“Things sacred should not only be touched with the hands, but unviolated in thought. [Lat., Res sacros non modo manibus attingi, sed ne cogitatione quidem violari fas fuit.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/deb/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_hands_things-sacred-should-not-only-be-touched_11960.jpg)
