Defend Quote by Allen Drury
“People defend nothing more violently than the pretenses they live by.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Advise and Consent, 1969
People fiercely protect the beliefs they construct for themselves.
In simple terms: Defending beliefs can be violent.
Examine your own pretenses.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- personal development
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What pretenses do you cling to?
- How can you question your own beliefs safely?
Blind defense hinders growth.