Accepting Quote by Aidan Chambers
“Yet, isn't it strange, isn't it weird, how we can KNOW that someone is not behaving in the way we imagine, and at the same time we can be totally convinced that he is! How clever the human mind is, that it can accept two contradictory things as 'facts.' Yes, I know that in this case one 'fact' was untrue. But the human mind can KNOW something is untrue and still accept it as a 'fact,' and act on it as if it were true.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dream Catcher by Aidan Chambers, 1995
The mind can hold contradictory beliefs, treating falsehoods as facts and acting on them.
In simple terms: Mind accepts contradictions.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and verify facts.
Themes
cognition
contradiction
belief
perception
Mood
inquisitive
cautious
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- critical thinking
- decision making
- media literacy
Key Concepts
psychology
logic
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you detect hidden contradictions?
- What steps ensure beliefs align with reality?
A Different Perspective
Human tendency to accept false facts can mislead actions.
