Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated and we are very loath to believe what we are not able to comprehend.

It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opi

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This quote suggests that people tend to form strong opinions because of their limited understanding and narrow perspectives. The quote implies that individuals struggle to accept or believe things that they cannot fully comprehend. It implies that closed-mindedness and stubbornness result from intellectual limitations and a reluctance to accept unfamiliar or complex ideas.

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