Lips Quote by Saint Augustine
“Because a thing is eloquently expressed it should not be taken to be as necessarily true; nor because it is uttered with stammering lips should it be supposed false.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Christian Doctrine, 397 AD
Elegant expression does not guarantee truth, nor does hesitant speech imply falsehood; evaluate ideas beyond delivery.
In simple terms: Style ≠ truth; hesitation ≠ falsehood.
Key Takeaway
Judge ideas, not delivery.
Themes
truth
communication
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
instructive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- media analysis
- public debate
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
rhetoric
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess credibility?
- When should you trust a hesitant speaker?
A Different Perspective
Elegant arguments can be deceptive.
