Great passion Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
““might call it a great passion. When the true name of what we’re dealing with is greed, or lust. We all have the special talent of believing in a falsehood, and believing it devoutly, when we want it to be true.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, 1998
People often rationalize harmful desires like greed or lust by convincing themselves they are noble passions, masking falsehoods with devotion.
In simple terms: We lie to ourselves about bad motives.
Key Takeaway
Question your true motives.
Themes
self-deception
morality
desire
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political rhetoric
- marketing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
ethical rationalization
Questions to Reflect On
- What desire are you justifying?
- How does belief shape reality?
A Different Perspective
Self‑justification can blind us to harm.
