Throughout the ages, the wisdom has been taught. Now the language has changed, and truth is given in the language of science.

Meaning: A request made at a higher level leaves room to reduce it later. The saying describes flexibility in an opening demand, while its advice needs limits: an inflated request can undermine trust or ignore what the other person can reasonably offer.

Meaning: An outward container does not establish the quality of what is inside. Look for evidence about the substance rather than relying on packaging, appearance or a reassuring presentation.

Meaning: The phrase rejects a claim as implausible, suggesting that the speaker feels someone is asking too much of their belief. A strong expression of doubt still needs reasons when the actual claim matters.

Meaning: Loud, forceful insistence may be used to cover a weak argument. The saying suggests asking what supports the claim beneath the bluster, without assuming that every emphatic speaker is concealing a lack of reason.