Benjamin Franklin's Views and Opinions Quiz

Franklin is making the point that as he grows older, he becomes more apt to doubt his own judgment and is more open to changing his opinions in light of new information or further consideration.

The French lady's opinion is that she is always right.

The difference between private persons and sects in religion according to Franklin is that private persons think almost as highly of their own infallibility as of that of their sect, while sects in religion think themselves in possession of all truth.

<p>The main idea of the text is that as one grows older, they become more open to changing their opinions and more willing to doubt their own judgment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Franklin uses the example of a French lady who believes she is always right to demonstrate his point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author does not entirely approve of the Constitution at present, but is not sure if he will never approve it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author is open to changing his opinions because he has experienced many instances of being obliged, by better information or fuller consideration, to change his opinions even on important subjects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author thinks that most men and sects in religion think themselves in possession of all truth, and that wherever others differ from them, it is so far error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The implication of the French lady's statement is that she believes she is always right and has no need to consider other people's opinions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The overall tone of the text is one of skepticism and open-mindedness.</p> Signup and view all the answers