Speakers Quote by Frances Hardinge
“That," he whispered, "is unthinkable." In Mosca’s experience, such statements generally meant that a thing was perfectly thinkable, but that the speaker did not want to think it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Conspiracy by Frances Hardinge, 2015
People often claim something is impossible to avoid confronting uncomfortable truths.
In simple terms: People say something is unthinkable to hide truth.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, seek hidden truths.
Themes
psychology
communication
truth
avoidance
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political discourse
- media analysis
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
self-deception
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you avoiding?
- How does labeling something unthinkable affect discussion?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may genuinely be unable to conceive the idea, not just unwilling.
