Faith Quote by Howard Kahane
““...many people prefer the comfort of fantasy to the harshness of reality. They seem to reason this way: 'How can I arrange my beliefs so I'll feel most comfortable?' rather than arranging them to agree with reality.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Philosophical reflection, 2018
People often favor comforting fantasies over harsh realities, reshaping beliefs for comfort rather than truth.
In simple terms: Comfort trumps truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth over comfort.
Themes
Truth
Comfort
Belief
Mood
Contemplative
Critical
Type
Faith:0
Fantasy:1
Prefer Comfort:0
Comfort Fantasy:0
Fantasy Harshness:0
Harshness Reality:0
Arrange Beliefs:1
When to use this quote
- Decision making
- Education
- Personal development
Key Concepts
Cognitive bias
Philosophy
Psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront uncomfortable truths?
- What role does comfort play in belief?
A Different Perspective
Comfort can be protective.
