#Dogmatism

How Certainty Can Deepen Human Suffering

George Saunders’ line reframes suffering as something we often manufacture internally rather than merely endure from the outside. Instead of blaming pain on loss, rejection, or misfortune, he points to a subtler culprit:...

When Compassion Outpaces Opinions and Sparks Action

The Dalai Lama’s line distinguishes motion from mere mental posture: compassion that moves has agency, while opinions that stall become moral spectatorship. In other words, care that translates into concrete help changes...

The Importance of Reflection: Henri Poincaré on Doubt and Belief

Poincaré points out that blindly doubting or believing are opposite yet equally easy paths to take.

Embrace Those Who Seek the Truth but Flee from Those Who Have Found It - Khalil Gibran

This quote suggests that the pursuit of truth is an ongoing journey. Those who actively seek the truth remain open-minded and willing to learn, making them valuable companions in personal and intellectual growth.

The Danger of Insistence on One's Own Views - Adolfo Bioy Casares

This quote warns against the dangers of being excessively rigid in one's beliefs or opinions. By holding too tightly to personal views, one may confront contradictions as their perspective fails to align with the complex...