Quote by Abraham Maslow

Dispassionate objectivity is itself a passion, for the real and for the truth.

Dispassionate objectivity is itself a passion, for the real

Summary

This quote suggests that being neutrally objective and detached is actually an intense commitment and a strong desire for understanding and discovering the truth. It implies that true objectivity requires a deep passion for seeking and acknowledging reality, unclouded by personal biases. The quote challenges the notion that objectivity is simply a lack of emotion or indifference, emphasizing that it takes genuine enthusiasm and devotion to remain impartial and uncover the genuine truth of any matter.

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