Quote by Mary Worley Montagu

Intelligence has no attachment to the opinion it has formed, but only to the truth it may contain; and, knowing that error insinuates itself under the guise of truth, through the same inlets by which truth is admitted, it is ever diffident of its att

Intelligence has no attachment to the opinion it has formed,

Summary

This quote emphasizes that intelligence seeks the truth rather than clinging to personal opinions. It suggests that intelligence is aware of how easily errors can masquerade as truths, and therefore remains skeptical and cautious. Intelligence recognizes that truth and falsehood can enter through the same channels, and thus it is constantly vigilant in scrutinizing information and ideas.

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Truth Intelligence

By Mary Worley Montagu

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