--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Question their intentions if you must…" description: "\"“Question their intentions if you must, comprehension is a far rational choice, than assumption.”\" — Temi O'Sola" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0a/temi-o-sola-281917_assumptions_question-their-intentions-if-you-must-co_1527380.jpg" --- # Question their intentions if you must, comprehension is a… ![“Question their intentions if you must, comprehension is a far rational choice, than assumption.” quote by Temi O'Sola](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0a/temi-o-sola-281917_assumptions_question-their-intentions-if-you-must-co_1527380.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0a/temi-o-sola-281917_assumptions_question-their-intentions-if-you-must-co_1527380.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0a/temi-o-sola-281917_assumptions_question-their-intentions-if-you-must-co_1527380.jpg) > ““Question their intentions if you must, comprehension is a far rational choice, than assumption.”” Temi O'Sola ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Advocates questioning assumptions and seeking comprehension rather than relying on assumptions, as rational understanding is preferable. **In simple terms:** Question assumptions and aim for understanding over guessing. Key Takeaway Prioritize comprehension over assumptions. Themes critical thinking awareness comprehension rationality questioning Mood analytical inquisitive Type Assumptions:1 Awareness:1 Comprehension:1 Inspirational:1 Jumping to conclusions:1 Questions:1 Questions and answers:1 Questions-nobody-is-asking:1 Understanding:1 Rational Choice:1 Comprehension Far:1 Far Rational:1 Choice Assumption:1 When to use this quote - decision making - debates - learning environments Key Concepts epistemology logical analysis Questions to Reflect On - What assumptions do you hold about this issue? - How can you verify them before concluding? 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