Quote by Joseph De Maistre

False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by guilty men and thereafter circulated by honest people who perpetuate the crime without knowing what they are doing.

False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by

Summary

This quote by Joseph de Maistre illustrates that false opinions and ideas are similar to counterfeit money. They are initially created by those who are aware of their deceitful nature and motive. However, these false beliefs continue to spread unknowingly through society when honest individuals unintentionally perpetuate them. The quote serves as a reminder of how misleading ideas can be inadvertently propagated, even by well-intentioned people, resulting in the continuation of falsehoods without their awareness or understanding.

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By Joseph De Maistre

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