Test yourself on mankind. It is something that makes the doubter doubt, the believer believe.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Testing oneself against humanity reveals that doubt strengthens doubt and faith strengthens faith.
- In plain terms
- Looking at mankind makes doubters doubt more and believers believe more.
- What can you take from it?
- Human nature reinforces existing beliefs rather than changing them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does observing people strengthen your views?
- Can you change your mind?
Another view
Not everyone reacts to humanity with increased certainty.
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