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“God knows what I thought! Your brain does amazing acrobatics when it doesn't want to believe something.” quote by Elizabeth Wein
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“God knows what I thought! Your brain does amazing acrobatics when it doesn't want to believe something.”

Elizabeth Wein

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Song of the Lioness” series, 1994

The mind creates mental gymnastics to avoid uncomfortable truths, highlighting cognitive dissonance.

In simple terms: Our brains resist believing hard facts.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and confront mental avoidance.

Themes

psychology belief cognitive dissonance

Mood

introspective analytical

Type

psychological motivational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • critical thinking
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

self‑deception mental flexibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are you avoiding?
  • How can you ease mental resistance?
A Different Perspective

Changing beliefs can be painful.

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