Quote by Pierre Bayle

The antiquity and general acceptance of an opinion is not assurance of its truth.

The antiquity and general acceptance of an opinion is not as

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This quote implies that the age or widespread popularity of a belief or idea does not guarantee its validity. Just because an opinion has been held for a long time and is widely accepted does not necessarily make it true. It encourages one to critically evaluate and question long-standing beliefs, emphasizing that truth should not be determined solely based on antiquity or consensus but through careful analysis and evidence-based reasoning.

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