Thinking Quote by Walter Lippmann
““In truly effective thinking the prime necessity is to liquidate judgments, regain an innocent eye, disentangle feelings, be curious and open-hearted.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Public Opinion, Walter Lippmann, 1922
Effective thinking requires suspending judgments, seeing with fresh eyes, separating emotions, and staying curious and open.
In simple terms: Clear thinking needs a fresh, unbiased perspective.
Key Takeaway
Suspend judgment, stay curious.
Themes
critical thinking
open-mindedness
self-awareness
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
emotional detachment
curiosity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice emotional detachment?
- When is judgment useful?
A Different Perspective
May overlook useful intuition.
