Friedrich Nietzsche once remarked, “A pair of powerful spectacles has sometimes sufficed to cure a person in love.” We might also apply that statement to our philosophical , political, and social adherences.
We seem to vacillate between two views: Far back and up close. When we seek confirmation of our feelings and beliefs, we stand at a distance that diminishes details and provides an overall view. When we seek proof that someone else’s principles are misguided or wrong, we stand up close, put on powerful spectacles, and see details.
Got an infatuation with your beliefs? It’s time to put on powerful spectacles when you look in the mirror. You might just cure yourself.
We seem to vacillate between two views: Far back and up close. When we seek confirmation of our feelings and beliefs, we stand at a distance that diminishes details and provides an overall view. When we seek proof that someone else’s principles are misguided or wrong, we stand up close, put on powerful spectacles, and see details.
Got an infatuation with your beliefs? It’s time to put on powerful spectacles when you look in the mirror. You might just cure yourself.
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