Life Quote by Josef Pieper
““Perhaps when all the consequences of a false presupposition suddenly becomes a direct threat mean in their great terror will become aware that it is no longer possible to call back to true and effective life a truth they have allowed to become remote --- just for the sake of their bare survival.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Ethics of Belief, 1945
Clinging to false assumptions can become dangerous, forcing a painful realization of truth.
In simple terms: False beliefs can become threatening, prompting truth awareness.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions before they become harmful.
Themes
truth
assumptions
danger
Mood
thought‑provoking
serious
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political ideology
- scientific consensus
- personal beliefs
Key Concepts
epistemology
existential risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief have you recently re‑examined?
- How do you handle cognitive dissonance?
A Different Perspective
Changing deeply held beliefs can cause identity crisis.
