Every man, wherever he goes, is encompassed by a cloud of comforting convictions, which move with him like fli... — Bertrand Russell

Every man, wherever he goes, is encompassed by a cloud of comforting convictions, which move with him like flies on a summer day.

Author: Bertrand Russell

Insight: We all walk around convinced we're right about almost everything—our taste, our choices, our judgment of others—rarely noticing how selective our thinking actually is. It's like wearing rose-tinted glasses you forgot you put on. The trick isn't eliminating these convictions, but occasionally taking them off to see what you've been missing.

Source: Unpopular Essays, p. 170, 1950

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Every man, wherever he goes, is encompassed by a cloud of comforting convictions, which move with him like flies on a summer day.

Bertrand RussellUnpopular Essays, p. 170, 1950

Insight

We all walk around convinced we're right about almost everything—our taste, our choices, our judgment of others—rarely noticing how selective our thinking actually is. It's like wearing rose-tinted glasses you forgot you put on. The trick isn't eliminating these convictions, but occasionally taking them off to see what you've been missing.

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Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) was a British philosopher, mathematician, and prominent social critic. Known for his work in logic, philosophy of mathematics, and advocacy for peace and human rights, Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950 for his significant contributions to literature and for his fearless efforts to confront the pressing issues of his time.

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