Believe Quote by Emily P. Freeman
““The number one reason we don't believe things that are true is because they don't always feel true.””
About This Quote
People often reject truths that feel contradictory to their emotions or expectations.
In simple terms: Truth can feel false, causing disbelief.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions when feelings conflict with facts.
Themes
cognition
belief
emotion
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- scientific research
- media consumption
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
perception
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify facts when they feel uncomfortable?
- What role does intuition play in accepting truth?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can distort rational evaluation of evidence.
![“Truthiness is "What I say is right, and [nothing] anyone else says could possibly be true." It's not only that I feel it to be true, but that I feel it to be true. There's not only an emotional quality, but there's a selfish quality.” quote by Stephen Colbert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee6/stephen-colbert-503_being-true_truthiness-is-what-i-say-is-right-and-no_702695.jpg)
