We are ready to die for an opinion but not for a fact: indeed, it is by our readiness to die that we try to prove the factualness of our opinion. (Eric Hoffer)

We are ready to die for an opinion but not for a fact: indeed, it is by our readiness to die that we try to prove the factualness of our opinion.

Eric Hoffer

Related topics

die fact opinion prove readiness ready try factualness

Related quotes

Truth lives, in fact, for the most part on a credit system. Our thoughts and beliefs pass, so long as nothing challenges them, just as bank-notes pass so long as nobody refuses them. View quote
William James
There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make a silence, we cannot. View quote
John Cage
To hope means to be ready at every moment for that which is not yet born, and yet not become desperate if there is no birth in our lifetime. View quote
Erich Fromm
It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living. View quote
Terry Pratchett
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. View quote
Thomas Edison