My father used to say: Never suspect people, It's better to be deceived or mistaken, which is only human, after all, than to be suspicious, which is common.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the value of trusting others rather than succumbing to suspicion. The speaker's father advises not to harbor doubts about people, as it is preferable to potentially be deceived or wrong about someone's intentions, as those are innate human fallibilities. By choosing to be trusting and granting others the benefit of the doubt, the speaker suggests that we maintain a more positive outlook and avoid commonly adopting a suspicious mindset.

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