Being wrong Quote by Tony Blair
“Do I know I'm right? Judgements aren't the same as facts. Instinct is not science. I'm like any other human being as fallible and as capable of being wrong. I only know what I believe.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labour Party Conference, 2006
Personal certainty is limited; judgments differ from facts, and intuition isn’t scientific—human fallibility means beliefs are subjective.
In simple terms: We’re fallible; beliefs aren’t facts.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
certainty
judgment
science
human nature
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- debates
- personal growth
- education
Key Concepts
epistemology
bias
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence challenges your belief?
- How do you separate fact from opinion?
A Different Perspective
Beliefs can be revised with evidence and dialogue.
