Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.
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The best protection for the people is not necessarily to believe everything people tell them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Critical thinking is essential for discerning truth from falsehood.
This quote by Demosthenes emphasizes the importance of skepticism and critical thinking. It suggests that blind belief in others' words can lead to misinformation or manipulation, and that individuals should evaluate information critically before accepting it as truth.
Themes
TruthSkepticismCritical ThinkingWisdomBelief
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about misinformation on social media.
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