"In all intellectual debates, both sides tend to be correct in what they affirm, and wrong in what they deny"

John Stuart Mill's quote suggests that in intellectual debates, both sides are most likely to be partially right and partly wrong. This implies that intellectual debates are complex which there is rarely a single, well-defined response. It also suggests that both sides of an argument have valid points and that it is essential to think about both sides of an argument prior to coming to a conclusion. Mill's quote encourages us to believe critically and to consider all viewpoints prior to making a decision. It also motivates us to be open-minded and to recognize that there is often more than one method to look at a scenario. Eventually, Mill's quote motivates us to believe deeply and to consider all sides of an argument before making a judgement.