Belief Quote by Phineas Quimby
“Man is made of opinions,—of truth and error; and his life is a warfare like all other lives before him… Man goes on developing error upon error till he is buried in his own belief… It is the office of wisdom to explain the phenomena in man called disease, to show how it is made, and how it can be unmade. This is as much a science as it is to know how to decompose a piece of metal.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Quimby Manuscripts, 1860s
Human life is a constant battle of beliefs, accumulating errors until they dominate; wisdom lies in dissecting and correcting these mental “diseases”.
In simple terms: Life is a war of beliefs; wisdom fixes mental errors.
Key Takeaway
Question and correct your own assumptions.
Themes
wisdom
self‑knowledge
error
belief
human nature
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mental health
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when a belief is harmful?
- What practices help you deconstruct limiting assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Ideas can become entrenched and resist change.
