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Biased Quote by J. Warner Wallace

“Biased people are seen as prejudicial and unfair, arrogant and overly confident of their position. Nobody wants to be identified as someone who is biased or opinionated. But make no mistake about it, all of us have a point of view; all of us hold opinions and ideas that color the way we see the…” quote by J. Warner Wallace
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““Biased people are seen as prejudicial and unfair, arrogant and overly confident of their position. Nobody wants to be identified as someone who is biased or opinionated. But make no mistake about it, all of us have a point of view; all of us hold opinions and ideas that color the way we see the world. Anyone who tells you that he (or she) is completely objective and devoid of presuppositions has another more important problem: that person is either astonishingly naive or a liar.””

J. Warner Wallace

About This Quote

Source Book: The Case for Christ, J. Warner Wallace, 2015

Everyone has biases; claiming total objectivity is either naïve or dishonest.

In simple terms: We all have perspectives; claiming none is false.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and question your own biases.

Themes

bias objectivity honesty selfawareness

Mood

reflective critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical ethical psychological

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • interpersonal communication
  • media consumption
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

cognitive bias epistemology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify your own hidden biases?
  • What benefits arise from admitting partiality?
A Different Perspective

People may resist acknowledging bias, leading to defensiveness.

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