This quote is essentially a commentary on the balance of skepticism and credulity. It suggests that if one believes everything they hear or see, they are bound to be misled or deceived because not everything presented to them will be true. On the other hand, if one believes nothing at all, they will never accept any truth or knowledge, which is equally as detrimental.
The first part of the quote “He that believes all miss” refers to gullibility. If you believe everything you’re told without questioning it, you’re likely to fall for falsehoods and deceit. This can lead to mistakes and misjudgments.
The second part “he that believes nothing hits not” speaks about cynicism. If you refuse to believe anything at all due to doubt or mistrust, then you may miss out on truths and valuable lessons. You won’t be able make accurate judgements because your disbelief prevents acceptance of any information.
In today’s world full of information overload from various sources such as social media platforms, news outlets etc., this quote is highly relevant. We must learn how to discern between credible information and misinformation which requires a balance between healthy skepticism and open-mindedness.
In terms of personal development too this idea holds significant value. For instance in learning new skills or gaining knowledge we should be open-minded yet critical – accepting new ideas but also challenging them when necessary instead of blindly believing them or rejecting outrightly.
Therefore it’s important not only what we believe but also why we believe it – our beliefs should ideally be based on evidence rather than mere hearsay or prejudice; only then can we avoid both missing out (due to excessive skepticism) and being misled (due to excessive gullibility).
