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“Ik verbaas me altijd over mensen die weten dat iets fout is, maar dat proberen te negeren, alsof het foute daardoor zou verdwijnen.” quote by David Levithan
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““Ik verbaas me altijd over mensen die weten dat iets fout is, maar dat proberen te negeren, alsof het foute daardoor zou verdwijnen.””

David Levithan

About This Quote

People often ignore known problems hoping they will disappear, which rarely works.

In simple terms: Ignoring problems doesn’t make them go away.

Key Takeaway

Address issues directly instead of denial.

Themes

denial problem solving psychology reality avoidance

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

advisory philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace disputes
  • public policy debates

Key Concepts

cognitive bias self-deception conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What problem are you avoiding?
  • How can you confront it constructively?
A Different Perspective

Denial can be a coping mechanism.

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