 Do not believe anything on mere hearsay.

 Do not believe in traditions merely because they are old and have been handed down for many generations and in many places.

 Do not believe anything on account of rumors or because people talk a a great deal about it.

 Do not believe anything because you are shown the written testimony of some ancient sage.

 Do not believe in what you have fancied, thinking that, because it is extraordinary, it must have been inspired by a god or other wonderful being.

 Do not believe anything merely because presumption is in its favor, or because the custom of many years inclines you to take it as true.

 Do not believe anything merely on the authority of your teachers and priests.