Books are not made to be believed, but to be subjected to inquiry.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Books should not be accepted as absolute truth but should be questioned and analyzed critically.
- In plain terms
- Do not just believe what you read; examine it closely.
- What can you take from it?
- Question the content of books rather than accepting it blindly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you decide what to trust in a book?
- When is blind belief useful?
Another view
Some foundational texts require trust before they can be critically examined.
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