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“Call your opinions your creed, and you will change them every week.” quote by Phillips Brooks
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“Call your opinions your creed, and you will change them every week.”

Phillips Brooks

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Power of Conviction, 1905

Encourages treating personal beliefs as flexible, acknowledging that they may be revised frequently.

In simple terms: Treat beliefs like a creed that can change often.

Key Takeaway

Stay open, revise beliefs regularly.

Themes

flexibility self‑reflection growth

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily decision making
  • political discourse
  • spiritual practice
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

epistemology personal development adaptability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often should you reassess your core beliefs?
  • What anchors help you keep essential values steady?
A Different Perspective

Changing core values too often can erode trust and stability.

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