Hart Quote by Charles Darwin
““Hoe al die absurde gedragsregels en al die absurde geloofsovertuigingen ontstaan zijn weten we niet; ...: maar het is opvallend hoe een geloof dat in de vroege levensjaren voortdurend werd ingeprent, als het brein nog ontvankelijk is, welhaast de status van instinct verwerft; en de essentie van een instinct is dat het wordt gevolgd, zelfs tegen de ratio in.””
About This Quote
Early‑life beliefs become ingrained as instincts, persisting even when they conflict with reason.
In simple terms: Early beliefs become deep instincts that resist logical change.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question deep‑seated beliefs.
Themes
beliefs
instincts
reason
culture
development
Mood
thoughtful
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
cognitive
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- advertising
- political discourse
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
psychology
neuroscience
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do you hold that feel instinctual?
- How can you test them against evidence?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched beliefs is difficult and may meet resistance.
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