I think you underestimate the ability of some men to bear the truth No you underestimate the ability of some men to believe that when they are told what they want to hear, it must be true
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Men may believe what they want to hear is true, even when it is not.
- In plain terms
- Men believe things because they want to, not because they are true.
- What can you take from it?
- Desire clouds belief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we believe lies?
- How to distinguish wishful thinking from fact?
Another view
Not everyone believes only what they want to hear.
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