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Whenever we hear an opinion and believe it, we make an agreement, and it becomes part of our belief system.
Miguel Angel Ruiz
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What this quote means

Our beliefs are shaped by the opinions we accept and internalize.

This quote by Miguel Angel Ruiz highlights the powerful impact that the opinions of others can have on our own belief systems. When we choose to accept someone else's perspective without question, we effectively agree to it, allowing it to shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. This reveals the importance of critical thinking and discernment in forming our own beliefs.

Themes

BeliefOpinionAgreementPerceptionUnderstanding

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about personal growth, one might quote this to emphasize the need for self-reflection on the beliefs we hold.

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