Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Develop a built-in bullshit detector.

Develop a built-in bullshit detector.

Summary

This quote encourages individuals to cultivate their ability to recognize and filter out falsehoods, deceptions, and empty rhetoric that they may encounter in various aspects of life. It implies that developing a "built-in bullshit detector" involves honing critical thinking skills, having a discerning mindset, and being skeptical of claims without substantial evidence or logic. By possessing this internal detector, one can navigate through information, conversations, and situations more effectively, avoiding being misled or manipulated and making informed decisions based on rationality and authenticity.

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