Quote by Michel de Montaigne

I see men ordinarily more eager to discover a reason for things than to find out whether the things are so.

I see men ordinarily more eager to discover a reason for thi

Summary

This quote suggests that people are often more focused on finding explanations for things rather than determining if those explanations are actually true or accurate. It implies that there is a tendency to prioritize the search for reasons and justifications over the pursuit of objective truth. The quote could be interpreted as a criticism of human nature's inclination to prioritize cognitive justification over factual accuracy.

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Knowledge

By Michel de Montaigne

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