Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases think for yourself.
Meaning
This quote stresses independent thinking over blind agreement.
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About the author
(1729–1781) was a German writer, philosopher, and dramatist who played a central role in the Enlightenment. His works, including "Nathan the Wise," promote religious tolerance, reason, and humanism. Lessing challenged dogmatic thinking and advocated for intellectual freedom and open dialogue. He also contributed to literary criticism, shaping modern aesthetics and dramatic theory. His emphasis on rational inquiry and ethical values influenced European thought. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing’s legacy remains significant in literature, philosophy, and the development of modern critical thinking.
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