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It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it
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"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it"

- Aristotle

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This quote by Aristotle speaks to the significance of being able to believe seriously and objectively. It recommends that an informed mind is one that has the ability to consider ideas and viewpoints without necessarily accepting them. This is an essential ability to have, as it enables us to be open-minded and to think about various perspectives. It likewise allows us to form our own viewpoints and beliefs based on our own research and understanding. Having the ability to amuse a thought without accepting it signifies intellectual maturity and a capability to think for oneself. It is an important ability to have, as it allows us to make educated choices and to believe separately.

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Aristotle This quote is written / told by Aristotle between 384 BC and 322 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece, the quote is categorized under the topic Education. The author also have 113 other quotes.

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