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Being true Quote by Francis Bacon

“For what a man would like to be true, that he more readily believes.” quote by Francis Bacon
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“For what a man would like to be true, that he more readily believes.”

Francis Bacon

About This Quote

Source Essay: Novum Organum, 1620

People tend to accept statements that align with their desires, even without evidence.

In simple terms: Desire biases belief.

Key Takeaway

Question your assumptions.

Themes

cognition bias belief desire truth

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • political discourse
  • marketing
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

confirmation bias motivated reasoning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do your wishes shape what you accept as true?
  • What steps can you take to test beliefs against evidence?
A Different Perspective

Bias can lead to self‑deception and poor choices.

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