Objective truth is difficult to come by, and even if you have it, what you can pass on to the next person is the story that you tell about it. In order for truth to be recognized as true, it has to be wrapped in plausibility. Just the same as lies. ("Another Word: Plausibility and Truth
Daniel AbrahamTag: truth lies beliefs truth-and-lies truth-inspirational democracy-gone-wrong
We each have our own beliefs. What is important is not to piush your beliefs onto others.
Samina AliTag: beliefs
I didn't want to be in hell, even for a moment. I sure as hell wasn't going there just to spit in the face of the Prince of Darkness, whoever he might be!
On the contrary, if I was a damned thing, then let the son of a bitch come for me! Let him tell me why I was mean to suffer. I would truly like to know.
As for oblivion, well, we can wait a little while for that.
I touched the small sacred images. I shook my head and bit my lip, as if to say, How awful that he should have stolen these! But I also found it very funny. And further proof that God had no power over me.
Anne RiceTag: religion vampires beliefs
As a writer of philosophy, it's good to ask oneself, 'Will I still believe this a week from now, or months, or even years?
Criss JamiTag: truth thinking learning questioning writing philosophy time inquiry maturity beliefs legacy development
They are moved less by the direct presence of their gods than by the more indirect feeling that they would somehow like their gods to be present.
Daniel L. PalsI think you are wise. You haven't got what it takes for this job. You are like Rosemary's father. He couldn't understand Lenin's dictum: 'Away with softness.'"
I thought of Hercule Poirot's words.
"I'm content," I said, "to be human...."
We sat there in silence, each of use convinced that the other's point of view was wrong.
Tag: human lenin beliefs disagreement
Learn to be as analytical about things of which you are credulous as you are of those which you criticise.
Idries ShahTag: criticism beliefs analysis analytical-thinking
Co-opted convictions will always betray you.
Charles M. BlowTag: beliefs betrayal convictions co-opting
Open your mind to the infinite possibilities that exist for you. Born through your dreams, crystallised into form by your desires, given impetus by your expectations, then made real through your beliefs.
Steven RedheadTag: belief dreams mind desires born expectations beliefs exist
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