Ask yourself Quote by Walter Lippmann
“It is often very illuminating...to ask yourself how you got at the facts on which you base your opinion. Who actually saw, heard, felt, counted, named the thing, about which you have an opinion?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Public Opinion by Walter Lippmann, 1922
Question the origins of your facts and evidence before forming opinions.
In simple terms: Check the source of your facts.
Key Takeaway
Verify evidence before concluding.
Themes
critical thinking
skepticism
truth
opinion formation
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- debates
- research
- decision making
- news consumption
Key Concepts
epistemology
logic
media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your view?
- How can you trace its origin?
A Different Perspective
People may lack access to original sources.
