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In our daily lives, assumptions often slip into our thoughts and interactions like silent intruders. We make them without even realizing it, and they can have profound effects on our relationships, decisions, and understanding of the world around us. Assumptions are the invisible threads that weave themselves into the fabric of our perception, and if left unchecked, they can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and missed opportunities.
In this compilation article, we delve into the intricate world of assumptions and the wisdom that surrounds them. We’ve gathered a collection of insightful quotes from a diverse array of sources, each offering a unique perspective on the consequences of making assumptions and the importance of challenging them. These quotes serve as a reminder of the critical role self-awareness and open-mindedness play in our lives.
Join us as we explore the hidden dangers of assumptions, the power of breaking free from their grasp, and the wisdom of embracing a mindset that questions, learns, and seeks understanding. Let’s unravel the intricate web of assumptions and gain valuable insights into the art of clearer thinking and richer relationships.
Orville Wright
“If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true is really true, there would be little hope of advance.”
“I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.”
― Toward a Psychology of Being
“And if you insist on continuing to make assumptions about my character, I’ll advise you only this: assume you will always be wrong.”
― Ignite Me
Stephen Vizinczey
“We now have a whole culture based on the assumption that people know nothing and so anything can be said to them.”
Jonathan Swift
“It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into.”
Navonne Johns
“A persons character is shown through their actions in life NOT where they sit on Sunday.”
Franciscan Friar
“The explanation requiring the fewest assumptions is most likely to be correct.”
― Franciscan friar, William of Ockham
“We never look beyond our assumptions and what’s worse, we have given up trying to meet others; we just meet ourselves.”
Jodi Picoult
“You figured that the only way I’d be happy is if I did the things you thought would be best for me.”
Jude Morgan
“To assume is to presume.”
― Jude Morgan, Indiscretion
Bonnie Lyn Smith
“Ask if you need to, but don’t assume. Sometimes our bad feelings are only assumptions and speculations doing dark dances in our heads.”
Roger Spitz
“With time, all assumptions magnify and amplify; wrong assumptions cascade and blow up.”
Tim Ferriss
“The best results in life are often held back by false constructs and untested assumptions.”
Vironika Tugaleva
“As you dig your teeth into your assumptions, your teeth become sharper. You can dig deeper. You become what the world needs simply by helping yourself. It’s not easy, but it is worth it. The truth, as they say, hurts. But they also say it sets you free.”
― Vironika Tugaleva, The Art of Talking to Yourself
Craig D. Lounsbrough
“I suppose that the greatest blindness is to assume the absence of blindness.”
