Of course I'm inconsistent! Only logicians and cretins are consistent!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker defends their inconsistency by claiming that only rigid thinkers or foolish people maintain strict consistency.
- In plain terms
- Being consistent is for people who don't think clearly.
- What can you take from it?
- It is acceptable to change your mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is consistency always a virtue?
- How do you handle changing opinions?
Another view
Consistency is often valued in professional and ethical contexts.
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