Doubt Quote by Joseph Heller
““...a nagging bitch of a doubt, burrowing painlessly inside a conscience that felt perfectly clear””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Catch‑22, 1961
Doubt can infiltrate a clear conscience, creating an unsettling inner conflict.
In simple terms: Even certainty can be haunted by doubt.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address hidden doubts.
Themes
doubt
conscience
conflict
Mood
uneasy
thoughtful
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- decision making
- moral dilemmas
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What doubts linger beneath your confidence?
- How do you resolve inner contradictions?
A Different Perspective
Denial can worsen the turmoil.
