Belief Quote by Wendell Phillips
“I will utter what I believe today, if it should contradict all I said yesterday.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Personal Integrity, 1855
One should be willing to change beliefs, even if it contradicts past statements.
In simple terms: Change opinions when needed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace intellectual honesty.
Themes
ethics
personal growth
integrity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- debate
- personal journaling
- leadership
Key Concepts
cognitive flexibility
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you revised a core belief?
- How do you communicate changes without losing credibility?
A Different Perspective
Changing beliefs can seem unstable to others.
![“[The press] said to me yesterday 'How does it feel to be called anorexic?' and I had no idea that I was. I'm not saying there aren't people in the film industry that suffer from it, because I am sure that there are. But I'm quite sure I don't have it.” quote by Keira Knightley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a2/keira-knightley-3384_anorexia_the-press-said-to-me-yesterday-how-does_1435057.jpg)
