Augustine Quote by Cindy Crosby
““AUGUSTINE: People love truth when it shines on them and hate it when it rebukes them. For,””
About This Quote
Source Quote compilation: Augustine reflections, 2021, online article
People accept truth when it flatters them but reject it when it challenges them.
In simple terms: Truth is welcomed when flattering.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias in truth reception.
Themes
truth
human nature
psychology
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal relationships
- media consumption
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social acceptance
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you rejected uncomfortable truth?
- How does flattery affect honesty?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex reactions.
![“Again, I hear almost everyday from atheists who write off religion as primitive, premodern nonsense. I summon Aquinas, Augustine, Paul [of Tarsus], Teresa of Avila, Joseph Ratzinger, and Edith Stein-in all their intellectual rigor-as allies in the the struggle against this dismissive atheism.” quote by Robert Barron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/86d/robert-barron-13186_allies_again-i-hear-almost-everyday-from-atheis_35728.jpg)
