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Doubt Quote by G.B. Burgin

“It is much more comfortable to be mad and know it, than to be sane and have one's doubts.” quote by G.B. Burgin
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““It is much more comfortable to be mad and know it, than to be sane and have one's doubts.””

G.B. Burgin

About This Quote

Being angry with certainty feels safer than being sane with doubts.

In simple terms: Anger feels certain; sanity feels doubtful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty as a sign of mental health.

Themes

psychology philosophy emotions self-awareness comfort

Mood

thoughtful reflective serious

Type

Doubt:1 Sane:1 Mad Know:0 Know Sane:0 Comfortable Mad:0 Sane Doubts:1

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • therapy
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

cognitive dissonance comfort zones mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you prefer certainty over truth?
  • How can you sit with doubt?
A Different Perspective

Sane comfort can mask underlying insecurity.

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