Science without conscience is the soul's perdition.
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If you want to avoid seeing an idiot, break the mirror.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote humorously suggests that self-reflection can reveal our own foolishness.
Francois Rabelais' quote plays on the idea that looking in the mirror can confront us with our own shortcomings, which can be humorous in light of our tendency to judge others harshly. It implies that rather than blame others for their foolishness, we should first examine our own behavior which often mirrors the flaws we see in others.
Themes
ReflectionHumorFoolishnessSelf-AwarenessJudgment
In practice
Example use cases
During a comedy night, this quote can be used to lighten the mood regarding personal shortcomings.
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