Believe Quote by Simon Ramo
“To believe something strongly when it is clearly hard to define and prove, and has not been proven, is to be prejudiced.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Industrial State, Simon Ramo, 1965
Holding firm to an unclear, unproven belief without evidence is bias.
In simple terms: Unproven belief equals prejudice.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
bias
belief
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- policy making
- personal decisions
- media consumption
Key Concepts
epistemology
prejudice
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a belief before acting?
- What evidence would change your view?
A Different Perspective
Evidence may be unavailable, yet decisions still require action.
