Philosophy Quote by Ziad Masri
““It was the 19th-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer who said that all truth passes through three distinct stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The World as Will and Representation, Arthur Schopenhauer, 1818
Truth initially faces mockery, then fierce resistance, before finally becoming obvious to all.
In simple terms: Truth is first mocked, then fought, then accepted.
Expect resistance before acceptance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific discovery
- social reform
- cultural change
- political movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we resist new ideas?
- How can we sustain critical thinking after acceptance?
Even after acceptance, complacency can stall further inquiry.