A principle for living
Aim for a purified understanding of the divine that is consistent, rational, and free of superstition.
Aim for a purified understanding of the divine that is consistent, rational, and free of superstition.
Live with awareness that human beliefs change across peoples and times, so do not mistake custom for universal truth.
103 upvotes · 33 borrowsTreat poetry and public speech as vehicles for criticism and moral reflection, not merely entertainment.
12 upvotes · 10 borrowsPursue wisdom with intellectual humility: speak carefully, knowing certainty is rare in human affairs.
22 upvotes · 14 borrowsQuestion cultural assumptions, especially when custom presents itself as sacred truth.
72 upvotes · 29 borrowsValue observation and reflection over tradition, reputation, or popular opinion.
83 upvotes · 14 borrowsBe modest about human knowledge, recognizing that even the wisest people grasp only a partial truth.
106 upvotes · 39 borrows