Believe Quote by Philip K. Dick
“The will to believe chases out the rational mind, whenever and wherever the two come into conflict.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: VALIS, 1981
Faith can override rational thought, creating conflict between belief and logic.
In simple terms: Belief can suppress reason.
Key Takeaway
Balance belief with critical thinking.
Themes
faith
reason
conflict
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- religious debates
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
belief
rationality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust intuition over analysis?
- How do you resolve belief-reason clashes?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith may lead to error.
