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#Intellectual Honesty
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Quotes tagged #Intellectual Honesty

The Discipline of Not Fooling Yourself
Feynman’s “first principle” doesn’t begin with technique, intelligence, or even curiosity—it begins with honesty. The striking twist is that the primary threat is not other people’s lies but our own talent for constructi...
Created on: 2/16/2026

Why Truth Often Refuses to Feel Comfortable
Vivekananda’s line dismantles a common mental shortcut: assuming that what feels soothing must be right. Comfort can come from familiarity, social approval, or the relief of not having to reconsider one’s beliefs, but no...
Created on: 2/10/2026