Dodge Quote by Douglas Kennedy
“We all talk about how much we hate lies. Yet we prefer, so often, to be lied to…because it allows us to dodge all those painful truths we'd rather not hear.”
About This Quote
People often choose comforting lies over harsh truths to avoid emotional pain.
In simple terms: We avoid truth to dodge pain.
Key Takeaway
Accept truth, even when painful.
Themes
truth
comfort
avoidance
Mood
reflective
conflicted
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- media consumption
- political discourse
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
self-deception
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you avoiding?
- How does comfort influence honesty?
A Different Perspective
Lying can erode trust and create larger problems later.
![“Speaking of [Colin] Kaepernick, did you see what [Barack] Obama said about Kaepernick? I mean this was the biggest dodge I have ever seen. This may have been the most vacuous or empty statement on anything, because Obama clearly wanted to agree with Kaepernick but couldn't.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/46a/rush-limbaugh-28_agree_speaking-of-colin-kaepernick-did-you-see_251090.jpg)
