Quote by William Hazlitt

Without the aid of prejudice and custom, I should not be able to find my way across the room.

Without the aid of prejudice and custom, I should not be abl

Summary

This quote highlights the reliance on biases and social norms to navigate and make sense of the world. It suggests that individuals heavily depend on preconceived notions and habitual patterns of thinking to comprehend even the simplest tasks, implying that one's understanding of reality is shaped and limited by preexisting beliefs and societal constructs. It underscores the importance of recognizing and challenging such biases in order to find true clarity and a more unbiased perspective.

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By William Hazlitt

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