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It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated and we are very loath to believe what we are not ab
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"It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated; and we are very loath to believe what we are not able to comprehend"

- Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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This quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld talks to the propensity of people to be opinionated and narrow-minded. He suggests that this is because of a lack of psychological capacity and an aversion to accept ideas that are beyond our understanding. He suggests that it is a sign of weak point to be so rigid in our beliefs and to reject ideas that we can not comprehend. He encourages us to be open-minded and to consider ideas that may be unknown or tough to understand. He suggests that by doing so, we can expand our understanding and understanding of the world. This quote functions as a suggestion to be open to originalities and to challenge our own beliefs. It encourages us to think critically and to be going to learn from others.

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Francois de La Rochefoucauld This quote is written / told by Francois de La Rochefoucauld between September 15, 1613 and March 17, 1680. He was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 172 other quotes.

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