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Don't take too seriously all that the neighbors say. Don't be overawed by what the experts say. Don't be afraid to trust your own common sense.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Value your own judgment over external opinions and fear.
This quote by Benjamin Spock encourages individuals to have confidence in their own judgment rather than being overly influenced by the opinions of others, including neighbors and experts. It emphasizes the importance of trusting one's common sense and recognizing that not all external voices hold greater wisdom than one's own intuition and reasoning.
Themes
Common SenseTrustJudgmentWisdomOpinions
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on parenting styles, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of trusting one's own instincts.
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