The moon is made of greene cheese.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This proverb mocks those who believe obvious falsehoods.
- In plain terms
- Believing something absurd is foolish.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't believe impossible things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this claim real?
- Why do you believe it?
Another view
Some truths seem absurd at first.
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