Quote by Mason Cooley

I am skeptical in principle, gullible in practice.

I am skeptical in principle, gullible in practice.

Summary

This quote highlights the contrast between one's skeptical mindset and their tendency to be easily convinced or swayed in reality. It suggests that while the person acknowledges the importance of questioning and doubting things in theory, they often find themselves being easily influenced or believing in things without much scrutiny. It emphasizes the dichotomy between their intellectual inclination to be skeptical and their practical tendency to be gullible.

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Cynicism

By Mason Cooley

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