This saying also explains why I place very little value in opinions. They aren't rare and they don't need any experience or research to create. Anybody who tells me that something is true just because it is what they believe has given me zero reason to believe them.
The thing to remember is that not all opinions are equal. Opinions don't need experience or research, but if you base your opinions on those things, it gives your words far more weight and value.
For example, of I show you a shape with three sides on it, you could say, "In my opinion, that is a square." You would be completely wrong, but it would still be your opinion. If you were able to provide some sort of evidence for why the shape is a square, then your opinion might be worth more, but as a mere declaration, it holds very little water.
Be careful when dealing with opinions, and assholes, and assholes with opinions. They all have their problems, and much strife can be avoided by avoiding them.
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