I'll ha'e nae hauf-way hoose, but aye be whaur Extremes meet - it's the only way I ken To dodge the curst conceit o' bein' richt That damns the vast majority o' men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author prefers extreme positions to avoid the arrogance of claiming absolute rightness. This stance challenges majority opinion.
- In plain terms
- I choose extremes to avoid the pride of thinking I am always right.
- What can you take from it?
- Extremes can guard against intellectual arrogance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle being wrong?
- Is moderation always best?
Another view
Extreme positions can sometimes alienate others.
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