“The greatest enemy of any one of our truths may be the rest of our truths.”
— William James
Copied to clipboard
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, our own beliefs and ideas can clash with each other, causing confusion. Imagine you believe in both always telling the truth and never hurting people's feelings. Now, if a friend asks for your honest opinion on something they did, you might struggle because your two beliefs don’t fit together well in that situation. In trying to stick to both, you might end up unsure of what to do. This shows that having too many strong beliefs can sometimes create conflict within ourselves. It's important to recognize this and find a balance so we can make clearer decisions.
Related tags
Beliefs Cognitive dissonance Conflict Introspection Paradox Perception Philosophy Self-awareness Self-reflection Truth
