School of the Kicking Donkey

Don’t be led by reports.

Do not follow traditions just because they are traditions.

Do not trust in common opinion.

Do not believe in writing just because it is considered holy or sacred.

Do not trust what is based only on logic.

Don’t trust something based only on reasoning.

Don’t trust what at first look seems to make good sense.

Do not be led by what fits with your own ideas and personal beliefs.

Don’t believe just because the speaker appears trustworthy.

Don’t even believe something because “This person is my teacher.”