Quote by John Dewey

The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake the alternation of old beliefs. Self-conceit often regards it as a sign of weakness to admit that a belief to which we have once committed ourselves is wrong. We get so identified with an idea that it is literally a pet notion and we rise to its defense and stop our eyes and ears to anything different.

The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental r

Summary

This quote highlights that humans tend to follow the path of least resistance when it comes to challenging their beliefs. It suggests that people often prefer to stick to old beliefs because changing them requires effort and may be perceived as a sign of weakness. The quote also points out that our self-conceit can prevent us from considering alternative viewpoints, as we become so attached to our own ideas that we actively ignore anything different. To truly alter our beliefs, we must be willing to leave our mental comfort zones and be open to exploring new perspectives.

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