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””
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.
Question your assumptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you never questioned?
- How does awareness change behavior?
Changing deep‑seated beliefs is difficult and may cause discomfort.