We almost always understand everything right away, but we don’t always want to believe what we’ve understood.
We almost always understand everything right away, but we don’t always want to believe what we’ve understood.
This quote suggests that our intuition and understanding often grasp truths quickly and clearly. However, the emotional or psychological implications of these truths can be difficult to accept. Despite our ability to comprehend a situation or concept, we may resist acknowledging it because it challenges our beliefs, fears, or desires. This tension between understanding and acceptance highlights the complexity of human cognition and emotion, illustrating how we sometimes choose denial over facing uncomfortable realities.
Author: Milan Kundera