Alexander Pope Quote - Of all the causes which conspire to blind Man’s erring judgement, and misguide the mind, What the weak head with strongest bias rules, Is PRIDE, the never-failing vice of fools.

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Of all the causes which conspire to blind Man’s erring judgement, and misguide the mind, What the weak head with strongest bias rules, Is PRIDE, the never-failing vice of fools.

"Of all the causes which conspire to blind Man’s erring judgement, and misguide the mind, What the weak head with strongest bias rules, Is PRIDE, the never-failing vice of fools."

— Alexander Pope

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Author: Alexander Pope
Category: Critical
Tags: Critical Failure Fools Judgement Men

Meaning of this quote

Pride can distort judgment more strongly than ignorance.

Key takeaway: Question conclusions that flatter your ego.

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Attributed author: Alexander Pope

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