206. If someone asked us 'but is that true?' we might say 'yes' to him; and if he demanded grounds we might say 'I can't give you any grounds, but if you learn more you too will think the same.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some truths are accepted through shared understanding rather than provable grounds.
- In plain terms
- Sometimes we agree on truth without being able to prove it.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept shared truths even without immediate proof.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you accept things without proof?
- How do shared beliefs form?
Another view
Without grounds, shared beliefs can lead to dogmatism.
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