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OBSTINATE, adj. Inaccessible to the truth as it is…

“OBSTINATE, adj. Inaccessible to the truth as it is manifest in the splendor and stress of our advocacy.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“OBSTINATE, adj. Inaccessible to the truth as it is manifest in the splendor and stress of our advocacy.”

Ambrose Bierce

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A definition of obstinacy as a stubbornness that blocks truth, emphasizing the cost of rigid advocacy.

In simple terms: Stubbornness can blind us to truth.

Key Takeaway

Stay open to new evidence.

Themes

stubbornness truth advocacy

Mood

critical self‑reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • political debate
  • personal decision making

Key Concepts

cognitive bias dogmatism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you realized your stance was obstructing truth?
  • How can one balance conviction with openness?
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