Accepting Quote by Frank Herbert
“We accept too damned many things on the explanations of people who could have good reasons for lying.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dune by Frank Herbert, 1965
We often trust explanations from people who may lie, accepting many falsehoods without scrutiny.
In simple terms: We accept many lies from others.
Key Takeaway
Question motives before believing.
Themes
trust
deception
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal relationships
- media consumption
- legal testimony
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
motivation
truthfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the credibility of an explanation?
- What signs indicate someone might be lying?
A Different Perspective
People may have legitimate reasons to conceal truth, making discernment hard.
![“Save your explanations, I got some questions for you first and you'd better answer them!' [slurred Hellian.] 'With what?' [Banaschar] sneered. 'Explanations?' 'No. Answers. There's a difference-' 'Really? How? What difference?' 'Explanations are what people use when they need to lie. Y'can always…” quote by Steven Erikson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d79/steven-erikson-588_answers_save-your-explanations-i-got-some-questi_1357072.jpg)
