True Quote by William Sargant
“What is new is not always true, and what is true is not always new.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Psychology of Belief”, 1965
Truth and novelty are not synonymous; new ideas may be false and old ideas may be true.
In simple terms: New isn’t always true; true isn’t always new.
Key Takeaway
Evaluate ideas on merit, not novelty.
Themes
knowledge
truth
innovation
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- news consumption
- education curriculum
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the truth of new information?
- When should tradition be trusted over trends?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on novelty can overlook proven wisdom.
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