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.”
About This Quote
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.
Stay open to new evidence.
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When to use this quote
- political debate
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you realized your stance was obstructing truth?
- How can one balance conviction with openness?