Quote by Michel de Montaigne

I see men ordinarily more eager to discover a reason for things than to find out whether the things are so.

I see men ordinarily more eager to discover a reason for thi

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This quote suggests that people are often more focused on finding explanations for things rather than determining if those explanations are actually true or accurate. It implies that there is a tendency to prioritize the search for reasons and justifications over the pursuit of objective truth. The quote could be interpreted as a criticism of human nature's inclination to prioritize cognitive justification over factual accuracy.

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