Certainty Quote by Seanan McGuire
““People are big enough to hold more than one certainty at the same time.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Book of Lost Things, 2016
Individuals can hold multiple, even contradictory, beliefs simultaneously without losing coherence.
In simple terms: People can accept conflicting ideas.
Key Takeaway
Embrace intellectual flexibility.
Themes
cognitive dissonance
belief systems
open-mindedness
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debate
- creative writing
- decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Which conflicting ideas do you hold?
- How do you resolve contradictions?
A Different Perspective
Holding too many certainties may cause indecision.
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