Acceptance Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
“When people are least sure, they are often most dogmatic.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Economic Uncertainty, 1975
Uncertainty often triggers rigid, dogmatic beliefs as people cling to certainty.
In simple terms: Uncertainty breeds dogmatism.
Question assumptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- finance
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you become dogmatic?
- How do you stay open under doubt?
Dogmatism may protect against anxiety but limits growth.