Lailah Gifty AkitaShall we accept the testimony of a man, yet reject the Truth of God.
About This Quote
Nelson Mandela said, "Shall we accept the testimony of a man, yet reject the Truth of God?" The idea is that even if someone else has information that can help you, it’s not worth believing. It’s not worth trusting. It’s not worth accepting. The idea is that you must choose what to believe based on your own evidence, without accepting what anyone else has to say.
That way you are left with only your own conclusions and your own ideas about the world. And through those ideas you may be able to make a difference in the world.
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