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A foolish faith in authority is the worst enemy of truth.
"A foolish faith in authority is the worst enemy of truth."— Albert Einstein
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Meaning of this quote
A claim should be examined through evidence and reasoning rather than accepted solely because an influential person makes it. Respect for expertise can coexist with asking informed questions.
Key takeaway:
Evaluate the evidence behind an authoritative claim.
Origin of the quote
An English rendering of Einstein's remark to Jost Winteler dated July 8, 1901, cited in The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein, Volume 1. English translations vary.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe cited reference identifies a dated correspondence source and the collected-papers edition. This is translated wording rather than Einstein's original German sentence.
