Certitude Quote by Georges Braque
“Work to perfect the mind. There is no certitude but in what the mind conceives.”
About This Quote
The mind shapes reality; certainty comes from mental creation.
In simple terms: Thoughts create what we know.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate clear thinking.
Themes
mindfulness
creativity
philosophy
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- problem solving
- artistic creation
- decision making
- scientific research
Key Concepts
perception
subjectivity
mental constructs
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test your mental assumptions?
- What practices sharpen mental clarity?
A Different Perspective
Mind can be biased, leading to false certainty.
![“We [tend to] have more faith in what we imitate than in what we originate. We [often feel that we] cannot derive a sense of absolute certitude from anything which has its root in us. The most poignant sense of insecurity comes from standing alone; we are not alone when we imitate.” quote by Bruce Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9a/bruce-lee-430_absolutes_we-tend-to-have-more-faith-in-what-we-im_269245.jpg)
