1994 Quote by Terry Goodkind
““Being afraid something is true is accepting the possibility. Accepting the possibility is the first step to believing. At least you are smart enough to question. Think of how easy it is to believe, for people who don't question, who don't even know how to question. For most people, it's not the truth that is important, it's the cause. Rahl is intelligent; he has given them a cause.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind, 1994‑2005
Recognizing fear of truth is the first step toward belief; questioning shows intelligence, while many accept causes without seeking truth.
In simple terms: Questioning fear leads to belief; people often follow causes without truth.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions before accepting causes.
Themes
critical thinking
belief
intelligence
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- political discourse
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
truth-seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- What causes do you accept without questioning?
- How does fear affect your willingness to seek truth?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that causes can motivate action even without truth.
![“There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings...Fear [False Evidence Appearing Real] grows in darkness; if you think there's a bogeyman around, turn on the light.” quote by Dorothy Thompson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/640/dorothy-thompson-17557_anticipation_there-is-nothing-to-fear-except-the-pers_1402546.jpg)
