Credulous Quote by Samuel Butler
““A credulous mind . . . finds most delight in believing strange things, and the stranger they are the easier they pass with him; but never regards those that are plain and feasible, for every man can believe such.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Hudibras, 1663
A gullible mind prefers weird ideas over simple truths, ignoring what is obvious and practical.
In simple terms: People favor strange beliefs over plain facts.
Key Takeaway
Question ordinary truths before accepting the bizarre.
Themes
criticalicism
belief
truth
skepticism
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- Everyday conversations
- media consumption
- education
- decision making
Key Concepts
Cognitive bias
confirmation bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we find oddities more appealing?
- How can we value plain truth more?
A Different Perspective
Strange ideas can be more persuasive than mundane facts.
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