“Great harm proceeds from too much faith ”
— Geoffrey Chaucer
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Simplified Meaning:
Putting too much trust in something or someone can lead to big problems. Imagine you trust a friend with your secret, believing they will never tell anyone. If they betray you and tell others, you feel hurt and your confidence is broken. For example, in history, people who blindly followed leaders without questioning them sometimes ended up supporting bad actions. To avoid this, balance trust with caution. Check facts, think things through, and don’t just accept everything at face value. This helps protect you from being misled or hurt when trust is broken.
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Belief Caution Critical thinking Faith Overconfidence Philosophy Risk Skepticism Trust Wisdom
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