A belief is like a guillotine, just as heavy, just as light.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Beliefs carry immense weight but can feel light or irrelevant to the holder.
- In plain terms
- Ideas seem important to some and small to others.
- What can you take from it?
- Beliefs shape us regardless of their size.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you believe heavily?
- Why does belief feel light?
Another view
Some beliefs are clearly grounded in facts.
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