Atheism Quote by Tom Driberg
“Sincerity is all that counts. It's a widespread modern heresy. Think again. Bolsheviks are sincere. Fascists are sincere. Lunatics are sincere. People who believe the earth is flat are sincere. They can't all be right. Better make certain that you've got something to be sincere about and with.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, possibly interview, date unknown
Sincerity is often claimed by contradictory groups, exposing its emptiness as a moral metric.
In simple terms: Sincerity alone doesn't prove truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence, not just sincerity.
Themes
truth
morality
skepticism
politics
belief
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- scientific discussion
- personal relationships
- media analysis
Key Concepts
epistemology
relativism
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you value more: sincerity or accuracy?
- How can we test sincerity?
A Different Perspective
Sincerity can be weaponized to mask falsehoods.
