My dad had an unusual trait. He very seldom stated an opinion... instead, he would state a fact. What this meant is if he were to ever get into a disagreement with someone, he would almost always be the one who was correct. When an opinion VS a fact, it is only natural for the opinion to be the one in error.
Dad very wisely would keep his mouth shut on matters he was not certain about. I have noticed that in this regard dad was quite different from the majority of people I've come in contact with. The average person will argue and hold stedfast to a view which has little facts to back it up. Sadly, they sometimes continue to hold to their opinion even when they are made aware the truth goes against it.
Opinions can not only cause strife; hurts; and anger, but they greatly contribute to broken relationships.
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