Agreeable Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“Do not entertain doubts if they are not agreeable to you.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Walden, Henry David Thoreau, 1854
Encourages rejecting doubts that clash with personal convictions.
In simple terms: Ignore doubts that don’t fit your beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Trust your inner certainty.
Themes
self‑reliance
confidence
philosophy
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- creative work
- relationship choices
Key Concepts
existentialism
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What doubts have you dismissed?
- How do you test the validity of a doubt?
A Different Perspective
May limit openness to new evidence.
