A credulous mind . . . finds most delight in believing…
““A credulous mind . . . finds most delight in believing strange things, and the stranger they are the easier they pass with him; but never regards those that are plain and feasible, for every man can believe such.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A gullible mind prefers weird ideas over simple truths, ignoring what is obvious and practical.
In simple terms: People favor strange beliefs over plain facts.
Question ordinary truths before accepting the bizarre.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Everyday conversations
- media consumption
- education
- decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we find oddities more appealing?
- How can we value plain truth more?
Strange ideas can be more persuasive than mundane facts.