It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.

The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool.

Critical thinking requires us to use our imagination, seeing things from perspectives other than our own and envisioning the likely consequences of our position.

He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them. But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, he has no ground for preferring either opinion.

The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Critical thinking is the antidote to this illusion.

Critical thinking is not about being negative or finding fault. It is about being curious, questioning, and wanting to find the truth, whatever it may be.

The unexamined argument is not worth making. Critical thinking is the examination before the conclusion.

What is not questioned is not understood. There is no more crucial ability than the capacity to critically evaluate information.

The critical thinker knows that it is better to ask some questions than to know all the answers.

Critical thinking requires the humility to admit that you might be wrong, the courage to change your mind, and the wisdom to know when you shouldn't.

We are not thinking machines that feel; we are feeling machines that think. Critical thinking helps us navigate this reality.

The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts. Critical thinking helps correct this imbalance.

Critical thinking is not something you do after you get the information, but while you're getting it. It's a process, not a product.

Belief is the death of intelligence. As soon as one believes a doctrine of any sort, one stops thinking about that aspect of existence.

The art of critical thinking is not about finding the right answers, but about asking the right questions.

Critical thinking means being able to separate what you think from why you think it, and being willing to question both.

In a world of information overload, the ability to think critically is the new superpower.

The critical thinker understands that the quality of their thinking determines the quality of their life.

Critical thinking is the bridge between information and understanding, between data and wisdom.

We don't see things as they are; we see them as we are. Critical thinking helps us become aware of our own filters and biases.

The measure of a person's critical thinking is how they handle information that contradicts their cherished beliefs.

Critical thinking is not about being smart; it's about being thorough, fair, and honest in your evaluation of evidence.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. Critical thinking provides the spark.

Critical thinking is the foundation of all true learning. Without it, we are merely collecting opinions rather than seeking understanding.

The most valuable critical thinking tool is the simple question: "How do I know what I think I know?"