Accepting Quote by Thucydides
“When a man finds a conclusion agreeable, he accepts it without argument, but when he finds it disagreeable, he will bring against it all the forces of logic and reason.”
About This Quote
People accept agreeable conclusions without debate, but argue fiercely against disagreeable ones using logic.
In simple terms: Agreement silences; disagreement provokes analysis.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
logic
argumentation
bias
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debates
- policy making
- academic discourse
- media analysis
Key Concepts
critical thinking
rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we defend disagreeable ideas?
- How does bias affect reasoning?
A Different Perspective
May ignore emotional factors.
