Beleive Quote by George Eliot
““What we call the 'just possible' is sometimes true and the thing we find it easier to believe is grossly false.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Middlemarch by George Eliot, 1871
People often accept convenient falsehoods over complex truths, mistaking simplicity for accuracy.
In simple terms: Easy lies feel true.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper truth.
Themes
truth
convenience
belief
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- education
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths have you oversimplified?
- How do you verify facts?
A Different Perspective
Simplicity can be misleading, not always helpful.
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