Capacity Quote by Michel de Montaigne
“It is a human tendency "to measure truth and error by our capacity."”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Apology for Raymond Sebond", 1580
Human judgment often gauges truth and error based on personal capacity, revealing bias and limitation.
In simple terms: We judge truth by our own ability.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal bias in evaluating truth.
Themes
epistemology
human bias
self‑awareness
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- debate
- education
- decision making
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Relativism
cognitive limitation
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you account for your own limits?
- What methods improve objective assessment?
A Different Perspective
May lead to overconfidence in one's perspective.
