Anxious Quote by Boris Pasternak
“As for the men in power, they are so anxious to establish the myth of infallibility that they do their utmost to ignore truth.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Doctor Zhivago, 1957
Those in authority often cling to the illusion of perfection, deliberately ignoring reality.
In simple terms: Leaders deny truth to seem infallible.
Key Takeaway
Question authority's claims of perfection.
Themes
power
truth
myth
leadership
integrity
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- government briefings
- media interviews
Key Concepts
political psychology
authoritarianism
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this claim?
- How can truth be protected against denial?
A Different Perspective
May overgeneralize; not all leaders act this way.
