Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trust people searching for truth but be skeptical of those who claim to have found it completely.
- In plain terms
- Believe seekers more than those who say they know everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay open to new truth rather than claiming certainty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who claims to know the truth?
- How sure are you about your beliefs?
Another view
Sometimes experience does lead to reliable conclusions.
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