Believe Quote by John Arbuthnot
“He warns the heads of parties against believing their own lies.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Politics, 1710
Beware of leaders who accept their own falsehoods as truth.
In simple terms: Leaders can be self‑deceiving.
Key Takeaway
Question authority’s narratives.
Themes
politics
self‑deception
leadership
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- media consumption
- organizational leadership
Key Concepts
psychology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What lies do you accept unexamined?
- How can we spot self‑deception?
A Different Perspective
People may rationalize harmful beliefs.
