I thought by phrasing my original post as I did, it would be hard to misinterpret. I should have let it stand as I think explaining it has just muddied the waters. But let me clarify a possible misconception nonetheless.

I have opinions of which I am certain. Quite a lot of them in fact. And most of them have never changed. I'm not wishy-washy, nor hesitant to come to conclusions.

I am self-critical even of these certainties, at times, just in case, because I care more about truth than about my ego.