Ambrose Bierce Quote - Absurdity, n.: A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one’s own opinion.

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Absurdity, n.: A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one’s own opinion.

"Absurdity, n.: A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one’s own opinion."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Belief
Tags: Belief Bias Challenging Judgment Wry

Meaning of this quote

People often call a belief absurd simply because it conflicts with their own.

Key takeaway: Ask whether your objection concerns evidence or personal disagreement.

Origin of the quote

The Devil’s Dictionary.

Who actually said this?

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Matched in Bierce’s satirical dictionary; dictionary labels and punctuation may be omitted in the supplied title. These are satirical definitions, not neutral factual definitions.

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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