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Faith Quote by Joel A. Garfinkle

“There is only one cause of unhappiness: the false beliefs you have in your head, beliefs so widespread, so commonly held, that it never occurs to you to question them. —Anthony de Mello” quote by Joel A. Garfinkle
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““There is only one cause of unhappiness: the false beliefs you have in your head, beliefs so widespread, so commonly held, that it never occurs to you to question them. —Anthony de Mello””

Joel A. Garfinkle

About This Quote

Source Talk: “The Art of Living”, 1990

Unquestioned, widespread beliefs cause unhappiness; challenging them frees us.

In simple terms: False beliefs cause suffering.

Key Takeaway

Question your assumptions.

Themes

happiness beliefs self‑awareness

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • therapy
  • education
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

cognitive bias psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs have you never questioned?
  • How does awareness change behavior?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep‑seated beliefs is difficult and may cause discomfort.

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