Beliefs & Viewpoints

used to imply that opinions can vary widely from person to person, and everyone is entitled to their own viewpoint or perspective

The journalist recognized that there were many different opinions on the matter, acknowledging that opinions are like noses, everyone has one.

used to imply that if someone is forced to accept an idea or belief against their own will, may still hold onto their original beliefs and opinions, even if they do not express them openly

Despite being warned of the risks, the smoker refused to quit smoking.A man convinced against his will, is of the same opinion still.

used to highlight the importance of considering multiple perspectives when evaluating a situation or concept

The debate over the new law is heated because there are two sides to every coin, and both sides have valid points.

used to suggest that those with a pure and innocent nature tend to see the world in a positive light, interpreting people and situations with goodwill and purity of intention

Sarah believes that people are inherently good, and that if you approach them with kindness and trust, they will reciprocate - she truly embodies the idea that to the pure all things are pure.

used to imply that our desires and wishes can influence the way we think and perceive things, leading us to believe what we want to believe, rather than what is objectively true

Despite the lack of evidence, many people continue to believe in conspiracy theories and fake news, demonstrating how the wish is father to the thought and how people can be influenced by their desires and beliefs.

used to imply that human perception and experience are the basis for all knowledge and understanding, which makes it inherently subjective and lacking an objective or absolute truth

The Renaissance humanists believed that man is the measure of all things, and sought to understand the world through the lens of human experience and reason.

used suggest that people who are not directly involved in a situation or activity often have a clearer or more objective perspective than those who are directly participating

The consultant observed the team's dynamics and pointed out areas for improvement, acknowledging that lookers-on see most of the game.

used to imply that people who are not directly involved in a situation often have a better understanding of it than those who are deeply involved, and so, are able to make more objective judgments

The parents of the bride were so caught up in the wedding preparations that they didn't notice the groom's unease, but the guests could see that something was wrong - standers-by see more than gamesters.

used to imply that people are more likely to believe something if they can see it or experience it for themselves, rather than relying on hearsay or second-hand information

Sarah was skeptical about the new product until she tried it herself, realizing that seeing is believing.

used to suggest that prolonged absence can create unrealistic expectations that lead to disappointment when reunited with what was missed

She had always idealized the romantic notion of a long-distance relationship, but the reality of their separation proved that absence is the mother of disillusion.