Belief Quote by Kenneth Arrow
“Vast ills have followed a belief in certainty.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Social Choice and Individual Values, Kenneth Arrow, 1951
Certainty breeds complacency, leading to errors.
In simple terms: Overconfidence can cause mistakes.
Question certainty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- policy planning
- scientific research
- personal choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you relied on certainty and failed?
- How can you balance confidence with openness?
Too much doubt can paralyze action.