Accepting Quote by Walter Abish
“Once in a while there are things the brain simply refuses to accept as being true because they appear too improbable, too unlikely, too preposterous.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 1995
The mind rejects ideas that seem too improbable to be true, even if evidence exists.
In simple terms: Our brains reject highly unlikely ideas.
Key Takeaway
Question evidence that challenges intuition.
Themes
cognition
belief
probability
Mood
curious
skeptical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- scientific discovery
- personal belief
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
psychology
skepticism
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you dismissed as too unlikely?
- How can you test improbable claims?
A Different Perspective
Even improbable ideas can be true if supported by data.
