Certainty Quote by B. W. Powe
“Certainty is usually a sign of pathology.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pathology of Certainty, 1998, psychology
Certainty often signals underlying mental or emotional issues rather than sound judgment.
In simple terms: Overconfidence may indicate problems.
Beware of absolute certainty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- decision making
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is confidence beneficial?
- How to balance confidence with openness?
Certainty can sometimes be adaptive.