I only disbelieve the unbelievable
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dismisses only that which is beyond comprehension or plausibility.
- In plain terms
- I reject things that make no sense at all.
- What can you take from it?
- Skepticism targets the truly impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What claims do you reject instantly?
- Is anything truly unbelievable?
Another view
Some truths may seem unbelievable at first.
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