Age Quote by Sara Coleridge
“bubbles of false opinion will last whole ages, and deceive whole generations, till they are broken by some powerful breath, and even then how often they reunite, and again shine in the eyes of men, who hold them solid as cannon-balls!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Cannon‑Ball of Opinion”, 1845
False ideas persist like solid cannon‑balls, breaking only briefly before re‑forming.
In simple terms: False ideas endure and reappear.
Key Takeaway
Question and challenge entrenched beliefs.
Themes
truth
misinformation
history
perception
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- education
- media literacy
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social reinforcement
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do false opinions resurface?
- How can we prevent their rebirth?
A Different Perspective
Powerful forces can suppress truth temporarily.
