Enemy Quote by William James
“The greatest enemy of any one of our truths may be the rest of our truths.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Principles of Psychology, 1890
Our beliefs can conflict, and the collection of all our truths may undermine any single one.
In simple terms: Conflicting truths weaken each other.
Key Takeaway
Examine how your beliefs interact.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
truth
conflict
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- ethical debates
- scientific research
- political discourse
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
relativism
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Which belief feels most threatened by your other convictions?
- How can you reconcile conflicting truths?
A Different Perspective
Truths can be mutually exclusive, limiting coherence.
