God have mercy on the man who doubts what he's sure of.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Doubt challenges certainty and invites humility from those who claim knowledge.
- In plain terms
- Be careful when you think you know everything for sure.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay open to being wrong even when confident.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When are you too sure?
- Who challenges your views?
Another view
Certainty can sometimes be necessary for action.
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