Comfort Quote by Mason Cooley
“Explanations comfort us by giving the impression that there is an order in things.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Collected Aphorisms, 1975
Explanations give a false sense of order, masking underlying chaos.
In simple terms: Explanations create an illusion of order.
Question the comfort of explanations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily decisionmaking
- scientific research
- personal reflection
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What explanations do you accept without scrutiny?
- When might an explanation hinder deeper understanding?
Explanations can oversimplify complex realities.