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When the human being says: 'It is not true...' He may…

“When the human being says: 'It is not true...' He may mean: 'I don't know about it, so I think it is untrue.' Or: 'I don't like it.” quote by Idries Shah
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““When the human being says: 'It is not true...' He may mean: 'I don't know about it, so I think it is untrue.' Or: 'I don't like it.””

Idries Shah

About This Quote

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

Human beings often claim something is false because they lack knowledge or dislike it, confusing ignorance with certainty.

In simple terms: People label things false when they don’t understand or dislike them.

Key Takeaway

Seek knowledge before judging.

Themes

knowledge bias perception

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • media consumption
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

epistemology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we dismiss what we don’t know?
  • How can we differentiate ignorance from truth?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming bias requires effort and humility.

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