Avoided Quote by William Sloane Coffin
“To be avoided at all costs is the solace of opinion without the pain of thought.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Value of Critical Thought, 1972
Avoiding thought leads to shallow opinions; true comfort comes from engaging ideas.
In simple terms: Think to avoid empty opinions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace critical thinking.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
comfort zones
Mood
serious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- debates
- academic study
- personal reflection
- media consumption
Key Concepts
intellectual honesty
mental discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What opinions have you avoided?
- How can you confront uncomfortable ideas?
A Different Perspective
Thought can be uncomfortable and destabilizing.
