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CLVIII explained
A brief reflection on the philosopher's deepest conviction, which he hesitates to express for fear of misleading others.
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A brief reflection on the philosopher's deepest conviction, which he hesitates to express for fear of misleading others.
Key passages
“The philosopher’s profoundest conviction is that which he is most reluctant to express, lest he mislead.”
A philosopher's most deeply held belief is the one he is most hesitant to share, because he worries it might lead others astray.
This aphorism underscores the tension between truth and responsibility in philosophical discourse.