Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

Cautiousness in judgment is nowadays to be recommended to each and every one: if we gained only one incontestable truth every ten years from each of our philosophical writers the harvest we reaped would be sufficient.

Cautiousness in judgment is nowadays to be recommended to ea

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of exercising caution in forming judgments. It suggests that in the age we live in, it is advisable for everyone to be cautious and skeptical in their assessments. Rather than blindly accepting philosophical ideas, the quote suggests that it is more valuable to seek and extract a single undeniable truth from ten years' worth of philosophical writings. In other words, it encourages individuals to be discerning and patient when evaluating philosophical teachings, recognizing that quality is more important than quantity.

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By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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