Notions & Feelings - Beliefs & Viewpoints

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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