Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Man has such a predilection for systems and abstract deductions that he is ready to distort the truth intentionally, he is ready to deny the evidence of his senses only to justify his logic

Man has such a predilection for systems and abstract deducti

Summary

This quote emphasizes the tendency of humans to prioritize their intellectual constructs and beliefs over the undeniable truths apparent in their immediate experiences. It suggests that individuals may willingly distort facts and disregard sensory evidence in order to uphold their own logical frameworks and systems of thought. This highlights the inherent bias and cognitive dissonance that can arise when people prioritize personal understandings over objective reality.

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Truth Logic Mankind

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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