Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.
Jean De La FontaineRead
Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our beliefs are often influenced by our fears and desires.
This quote suggests that humans have a tendency to readily accept beliefs that align with their emotions, particularly fear and desire. It highlights the psychological influence of these powerful feelings on our perception of reality, indicating that we are more likely to embrace ideas and narratives that resonate with what we wish to be true or what we dread, rather than seeking objective truth.
Themes
BeliefFearDesirePsychologyTruth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to start a discussion on how people's beliefs can be manipulated in advertising.
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