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“Because always,’ he thinks, ‘when anything gets to be a habit, it also manages to get a right good distance away from truth and fact.” quote by William Faulkner
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““Because always,’ he thinks, ‘when anything gets to be a habit, it also manages to get a right good distance away from truth and fact.””

William Faulkner

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Source Book: The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, 1929

Habits can distance us from reality, making truth harder to perceive.

In simple terms: Habits blur truth.

Key Takeaway

Question your routines for bias.

Themes

habit perception truth bias critical thinking

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decision-making
  • media consumption
  • leadership
  • education

Key Concepts

psychology cognitive distortion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do your habits shape your view of facts?
  • Can you identify a habit that obscures truth?
A Different Perspective

Habits are not always harmful; they can provide stability.

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