It
makes no difference to me whether or not Socrates actually developed
this test, said it or lived it. Regardless of its source, the value of
the test is fundamental. As the story goes, Socrates advises that you
apply this test before you repeat a rumor.
- Is it true? If it’s not, keep your mouth shut.
- Is it good? If it’s not, don’t repeat it if you are not certain it is true.
- Is it useful? If what you are about to say is neither true, good or useful, there is no point in repeating it.
3 comments:
Reminds me of what The Old Earth preached. Not sure if we all listened though. Lol. Sometimes.
I agree, Don.
The only way three women are capable of keeping a secret is if two of them are dead and the third one is deaf, dumb and blind.
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