Thomas Sowell: The Argument of Bad Motives

Thomas Sowell is an American economist and social philosopher known for his conservative views and economic writings.

A quote about the dangers of prejudice and ignoring facts in arguments.

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Thomas Sowell (born 1930) is an American economist, social theorist, and author. He is known for his extensive studies and critical views on economic and social issues, including politics, culture, and race relations.

Quote by Henry See about the impact of choosing lies on thinking and the threat of truth

1. February 2026

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"When people choose to believe a lie, their thinking becomes distorted and twisted because they have to distort the facts to fit their beliefs. Their thinking is blocked. And part of them knows that they have chosen a lie, creating deep tension within them as they try to hide from themselves that they have chosen the lie. The truth then becomes a terrible threat to the false personality built on the lie, and the anger and force with which they attack is proportional to their fear of self-exposure." Henry See

Quote on cognitive dissonance by Frantz Fanon about core beliefs and coping with contradictory evidence

19. October 2023

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"Sometimes people hold a core belief that is very strong. When they are presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And because it is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize, ignore and even deny anything that doesn't fit in with the core belief." Frantz Fanon

Quote by Michael Rivero about propaganda and moral courage

16. February 2024

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"Most people prefer to believe their leaders are just and fair even in the face of evidence to the contrary, because once a citizen acknowledges that the government under which they live is lying and corrupt, the citizen has to choose what he or she will do about it. To take action in the face of a corrupt government entails risks of harm to life and loved ones. To choose to do nothing is to surrender one's self-image of standing for principles. Most people do not have the courage to face that choice. Hence, most propaganda is not designed to fool the critical thinker but only to give moral cowards an excuse not to think at all." Michael Rivero