Educated Chinaman Quote by Sun Tzu
““he not honestly believed the contrary. And it is precisely on such a point that the judgment of an educated Chinaman will carry most weight. Other internal evidence is not far to seek. Thus in XIII. ss. 1, there is an unmistakable allusion to the ancient system””
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Art of War, Chapter XIII (ancient text)
Authority of a learned perspective can outweigh other evidence, but reliance on a single source may be risky.
In simple terms: Expert opinion can dominate judgment.
Key Takeaway
Seek multiple viewpoints before deciding.
Themes
authority
evidence
judgment
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- academic research
- policy making
- historical interpretation
Key Concepts
critical thinking
historical analysis
bias awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify expert claims?
- When might dissenting evidence be more reliable?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on one authority can blind to alternative data.
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