Believe Quote by Al-Ghazali
“Men have such a good opinion of themselves, of their mental superiority and intellectual depth; they believe themselves so skilled in discerning the true from the false, the path of safety from those of error, that they should be forbidden as much as possible the perusal of philosophic writings.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Incoherence of the Philosophers, Al-Ghazali, 1100
Overconfidence in one's intellect leads to avoidance of deeper philosophical inquiry, limiting understanding.
In simple terms: Thinking you're smarter stops you from learning more.
Seek humility and read philosophy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal growth
- public discourse
- education reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you avoid ideas that challenge your beliefs?
- How might humility improve your learning?
Confidence can blind one to true insight.