A principle for living
Treat poetry and public speech as vehicles for criticism and moral reflection, not merely entertainment.
Treat poetry and public speech as vehicles for criticism and moral reflection, not merely entertainment.
Aim for a purified understanding of the divine that is consistent, rational, and free of superstition.
96 upvotes · 5 borrowsLive with awareness that human beliefs change across peoples and times, so do not mistake custom for universal truth.
103 upvotes · 33 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