Famous quote by Joseph de Maistre

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False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by guilty men and thereafter circulated by honest people who pe
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"False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by guilty men and thereafter circulated by honest people who perpetuate the crime without knowing what they are doing"

- Joseph de Maistre

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This quote by Joseph de Maistre is a powerful metaphor for the spread of false details. He is comparing incorrect opinions to incorrect cash, which is produced by guilty men and then distributed by honest individuals who are unaware of the crime. This is a warning to be knowledgeable about the details we are consuming and to be mindful of the sources of our details. It is essential to be critical of the information we are presented with and to question its credibility. We must not blindly accept what we are told, however rather do our own research and form our own viewpoints. By doing this, we can avoid perpetuating the crime of incorrect details.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Joseph de Maistre between April 1, 1753 and February 26, 1821. He/she was a famous Diplomat from France. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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