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About this quote

What does it mean?
Ingersoll claims that every person deserves to hear the honest opinions of everyone else.
In plain terms
Everyone has a right to hear honest opinions.
What can you take from it?
Share honest opinions openly.

Where it applies

  • public discourse
  • debates
  • personal relationships

Putting it to work

  • voice honest opinions
  • listen to diverse views

Questions to consider

  • Do you value honest opinions?
  • Should everyone speak freely?

Another view

Unfiltered honesty can sometimes cause unnecessary harm.

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