Alena

“Dissonance theory exploded the self-flattering idea that we humans, being Homo sapiens, process information logically. On the contrary; if new information is consonant with our beliefs, we think it is well founded and useful—“Just what I always said!” But if the new information is dissonant, then we consider it biased or foolish—“What a dumb argument!” So powerful is the need for consonance that when people are forced to look at disconfirming evidence, they will find a way to criticize, distort, or dismiss it so that they can maintain or even strengthen their existing belief. This mental contortion is called the “confirmation bias.”
― Carol Tavris, Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts

“Revolution starts with inconvenient accountability.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Amantes Assemble: 100 Sonnets of Servant Sultans

“The Church does not need brilliant personalities but faithful servants of Jesus and the brethren. Not in the former but in the latter is the lack.”
― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community

“There is no growth without discomfort.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Amantes Assemble: 100 Sonnets of Servant Sultans