“Sometimes people hold a
core belief that is very strong. When they are presented with evidence that
works against that belief, the new evidence cannot be accepted. It would create
a feeling that is extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And
because it is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize, ignore
and even deny anything that doesn't fit in with the core belief.”
― Frantz Fanon, Black
Skin, White Masks
