Delete Quote by Andre Maurois
“Every ten years you should delete from your mind a few ideas that your experience has proven to be false.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Human Stupidity, 1939
Periodically discard outdated beliefs proven false by experience.
In simple terms: Remove false ideas regularly.
Key Takeaway
Update your mental models.
Themes
learning
growth
critical thinking
Mood
reflective
practical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal development
- scientific research
- business strategy
- education reform
Key Concepts
cognitive flexibility
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Which beliefs have you let go recently?
- How do you test the validity of long‑held ideas?
A Different Perspective
Some “false” ideas may still hold cultural value.
