--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Well,' said Ransom, 'if it is a delusion…" description: "\"Well,' said Ransom, 'if it is a delusion, it's a pretty stubborn one.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd4/anonymous-1_delusion_well-said-ransom-if-it-is-a-delusion-it_1142002.jpg" --- # Well,' said Ransom, 'if it is a delusion, it's a pretty… ![“Well,' said Ransom, 'if it is a delusion, it's a pretty stubborn one.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd4/anonymous-1_delusion_well-said-ransom-if-it-is-a-delusion-it_1142002.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd4/anonymous-1_delusion_well-said-ransom-if-it-is-a-delusion-it_1142002.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd4/anonymous-1_delusion_well-said-ransom-if-it-is-a-delusion-it_1142002.jpg) > “Well,' said Ransom, 'if it is a delusion, it's a pretty stubborn one.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A delusion can be persistent and resistant to change. **In simple terms:** Stubborn false beliefs persist. Key Takeaway Question and test your assumptions. Themes psychology belief resilience Mood thoughtful inquisitive Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal growth - critical thinking - therapy - education Key Concepts cognitive bias self deception mental models Questions to Reflect On - What beliefs might you be clinging to? - How can you gently confront stubborn ideas? 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