One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • i_dont_want_to
    5·
    4 months ago

    That is definitely a thing.

    A thought-terminating cliché (also known as a semantic stop-sign, a thought-stopper, bumper sticker logic, or cliché thinking) is a form of loaded language, often passing as folk wisdom, intended to end an argument and quell cognitive dissonance.

    Wikipedia page for thought-terminating cliché

    • pixeltree
      3·
      4 months ago

      If you’re a massive overthinking pile of anxiety these are very helpful for stopping yourself

      • i_dont_want_to
        1·
        4 months ago

        Definitely. It’s best to know your own limits. (Akin to dropping something too heavy before hurting yourself.)