Faith Quote by Samuel R. Delany
“The strange machinery by which a reputation precedes its source we all know is faulty. Yet how much faith we put in it!”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reputation and Perception, 1978
Reputations often precede reality, yet we trust them despite their flaws.
In simple terms: Reputation precedes reality.
Question and verify reputations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- online reviews
- professional networking
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports a reputation?
- How can you mitigate bias?
Blind trust can lead to misjudgment.