Strongly held beliefs
Are not, in and of themselves,
Proof that you are right
A Haiku That Advocates Entertaining The Notion That You Don’t Have All The Answers
The wit and wisdom of a man who has neither…
Strongly held beliefs
Are not, in and of themselves,
Proof that you are right
James Proclaims! 
I’m supremely positive you’re wrong. Sincerely, how can you doubt me?! Right?
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It think it would be hypocritical of me to deny the possibility that I’m wrong but I can’t be certain of anything anymore
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Succinct – but I fear some with strongly held beliefs would not understand your words of wisdom.
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I strongly believe you are correct
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Just who do you think you are? Questioning my supreme right to be right? Hang on, I’m confused !
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It’s ok, that feeling will pass. Just hang on to your core beliefs, don’t let annoying things like facts get in the way and you’ll be fine.
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Thank you for your kind, insincere, thought.
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I’m sure I am right
Contrary to what James says
Haikus are not Proof
Laugh Today and Tomorrow
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Although to be fair the haiku doesn’t claim to be proof of anything
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Fair Point
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I have to say, I love this one. It would be wonderful if more people understood this point.
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The trouble is, the more you know, the less certain you are that you ever knew anything. Certainty often coexists with stupidity. But try telling a stupid person that they are wrong.
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You know, you’re getting terribly profound these days. It’s probably all the “pandemic pondering”.
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Pretty much all I do these days
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