Quotation by

Joseph Joubert

Those who never retract their opinions love themselves more than they love the truth.

Truth

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People who refuse to change their views prioritize their own ego over finding what is actually true. This suggests that holding onto opinions stubbornly can be a sign of self-interest rather than a commitment to understanding reality.

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