Fantasy is my genre and my home in the writing world. I consider it the biggest writing room in all literature, where there are literally no boundaries at all.
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When you spring to an idea, and decide it is truth, without evidence, you blind yourself to other possibilities.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing an idea without evidence limits your perspective on other possibilities.
This quote by Robin Hobb highlights the importance of evidence and critical thinking when forming beliefs or conclusions. It warns against the tendency to accept an idea as truth merely because it resonates with us, which can lead to a narrow-minded view and a lack of openness to alternative perspectives and possibilities.
Themes
TruthEvidencePerspectivePossibilitiesBelief
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about critical thinking skills.
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