Quote by Frank Garbutt

The man who questions opinions is wise. The man who quarrels with facts is a fool.

The man who questions opinions is wise. The man who quarrels

Summary

This quote suggests that wisdom lies in questioning and challenging existing opinions or beliefs. It implies that an inquisitive mind that seeks to understand different perspectives is considered wise. However, it warns against foolishly quarreling with established facts or objective truths. The quote emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between subjective opinions, which can be debated, and objective facts, which should not be disputed without evidence or logical reasoning.

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Wisdom

By Frank Garbutt

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