He who thinks with difficulty believes with alacrity.
Cognitive functioning requires sustained effort and focus; it compels us to comtemplate the situational surroundings and analyze the relationships therein. It is difficult, even for the most discerning and diligent individuals, to think objectively about the dilemmas that confront us in our daily lives, and act rationally and responsibly. Such behavior is anything but instinctual; it necessitates both instruction and continuing practice if it is to be mastered. Unfortunately, many find expending such effort overwhelming; and rather than struggling to think, they would prefer the ease of embracing belief.
The convenience of adopting platitudes rather than attempting contemplative reflection tempts the indolent mind; palatable bromides swallow easily when the desire for effortless consumption overweighs other considerations. When such slothful habits are coupled with overweening prejudice; the mind petrifies into an impediment to logic and compassion. Belief becomes synonymous with virtue, and a foolish constancy is deified.
Eclipsing thinking hard by hardly thinking prompts belief with an alacrity both injurious and ignominious.
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