Quote by George Bernard Shaw

How can what an Englishman believes be hearsay? It is a contradiction in terms.

How can what an Englishman believes be hearsay? It is a cont

Summary

This quote points out the contradiction in considering an Englishman's beliefs as hearsay since a person's beliefs are personal and subjective, while hearsay refers to secondhand, unverified information. The statement suggests that to label an Englishman's beliefs as hearsay undermines the authenticity and credibility of their convictions since personal beliefs are not typically subject to verifiability or hearsay rules. It emphasizes that beliefs are inherently individual and should not be treated as mere hearsay, which implies a lack of reliability.

By George Bernard Shaw

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