Quotation by

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated and we are very loath to believe what we are not able to comprehend.

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People who have limited understanding tend to hold strong, rigid opinions because they lack the ability to see beyond their own narrow perspective. This makes it difficult for them to accept ideas or beliefs that they cannot fully grasp or explain.

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