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Faith Quote by Neil Gaiman

“Freedom to believe means the freedom to believe the wrong thing, after all.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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““Freedom to believe means the freedom to believe the wrong thing, after all.””

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

Belief includes the right to hold mistaken views, highlighting freedom's breadth.

In simple terms: Freedom lets you believe even wrongly.

Key Takeaway

Accept that belief can be flawed.

Themes

freedom belief truth tolerance

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • religious debate
  • education
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

epistemology pluralism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance free belief with responsibility?
  • When should we challenge false beliefs?
A Different Perspective

Belief can cause harm if unchecked.

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