Attacking Quote by Mason Cooley
“Attacking a belief can be the first step toward embracing it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Thinking, 1975
Questioning a belief can open the path to understanding and possibly accepting it.
In simple terms: Challenge beliefs to grow.
Question to understand.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- personal reflection
- education
- therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief have you questioned recently?
- How did it change your view?
Blind acceptance can be risky.