Quote by Marcus Aurelius

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we

Summary

This quote suggests that our perception of reality is subjective and shaped by our own biases and experiences. It argues that what we hear from others should not be blindly accepted as factual truth, as it is often influenced by personal opinions. Additionally, it implies that what we see is not an infallible representation of reality, but rather a perspective that may differ from the objective truth. The quote encourages critical thinking and challenges us to question and analyze information, emphasizing the importance of forming our own judgments.

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By Marcus Aurelius

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