Believer Quote by Robert X. Cringely
“What you have to watch out for are the theories that claim to be infallible. Because the only way their believers can win is to stomp out everyone who disagrees with them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown, 1990s
The danger lies in doctrines presented as perfect, which force dissenters into silence.
In simple terms: Beware of supposedly flawless theories that silence opposition.
Key Takeaway
Question and challenge any claim of infallibility.
Themes
critical thinking
authority
dogmatism
Mood
skeptical
alert
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- political discourse
- organizational meetings
- online forums
Key Concepts
epistemology
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports a theory’s claim of perfection?
- How can you foster healthy dissent?
A Different Perspective
Such theories may still hold useful insights despite their rigidity.
