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Nothing is so firmly believed as what we least know
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"Nothing is so firmly believed as what we least know"

- Michel de Montaigne

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This quote by Michel de Montaigne recommends that people tend to be more positive in their beliefs when they have little understanding about the topic. This is because when we lack understanding, we tend to complete the spaces with our own assumptions and beliefs. We end up being more specific in our beliefs when we do not have the facts to back them up. This quote is a tip to be mindful when forming viewpoints and to be open up to brand-new info. It is essential to be aware of our own biases and to be happy to alter our beliefs when presented with brand-new proof. Montaigne's quote motivates us to be humble and to recognize that we don't always called much as we believe we do. It is very important to be open up to new ideas and to be happy to learn and grow.

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Michel de Montaigne This quote is written / told by Michel de Montaigne between February 28, 1533 and September 13, 1592. He was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 83 other quotes.

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