Belief Quote by Patricia Briggs
“The devout belief that the world is explainable is both a terrible vulnerability and a stout shield.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Mercy Thompson Series", 2008
Argues that believing the world is fully explainable offers both protection and risk, exposing a double‑edged nature of certainty.
In simple terms: Believing everything is explainable can help or hurt.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about certainty.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
uncertainty
security
vulnerability
Mood
thoughtful
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal decision making
- risk assessment
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
epistemology
cognitive bias
defense mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this belief limit?
- How can we balance curiosity and humility?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on explanations may blind to unknowns.
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