Lafayette on Thinking, Learning, and Common Sense

„I read, I study, I examine, I listen, I think, and out of all that I try to form an idea into which I put as much common sense as I can.“

Marquis de LaFayetteLafayette reflects on reading, learning, listening, and the role of common sense in forming a thoughtful judgment.
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Marquis de LaFayette (1757-1834) was a French statesman and general who served under General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.

The quote highlights careful thinking, learning, and the importance of common sense when forming an opinion.


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Lafayette quote about learning, critical thinking, and common sense

Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, was a French general and politician who played a major role in the American Revolutionary War, supporting the colonies in their fight against Britain and advocating for liberty and democracy.

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