First learn. Then form opinions.

What it means

Opinions formed before learning are just guesses with confidence. Study the thing first, then decide what you think. It saves you from defending nonsense.

The source

"First learn. Then form opinions." This Jewish proverb is recorded in Cohen, Ancient Jewish Proverbs (1911), no. 217 (Shabbat 63a). Translated by Cohen, 1911.

"First learn, then form opinions"

Cohen, 1911, Cohen, Ancient Jewish Proverbs (1911), no. 217 (Shabbat 63a). Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "First learn. Then form opinions." mean?

Opinions formed before learning are just guesses with confidence. Study the thing first, then decide what you think. It saves you from defending nonsense.

Who said "First learn. Then form opinions."?

Jewish proverb. Source: Cohen, Ancient Jewish Proverbs (1911), no. 217 (Shabbat 63a).

What is the original wording?

First learn, then form opinions (Cohen, 1911). Translated by Cohen, 1911.

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