The Quotable Contrarian The Power of Thinking Differently, Asking Questions, and Being Unconventional

This collection of quotations will make you think and rethink. Then they will make you question the world around you. From Socrates to Steve Jobs to @steak_um, these provocative bites of wit and wisdom will inspire you to think critically, to think differently, and to think for yourself. A contrarian is someone who is unconventional or who rejects popular opinion. Use contrarian thinking to help you find a new perspective, boost creativity, and discover the truth. Use contrarian thinking to think freely and be yourself. Open the book anywhere and read a few pages. Contemplate unconventional thoughts on: truth, knowledge, ignorance, myths, beliefs, doubt, curiosity, crowds, conformity, groupthink, staying true to yourself, facts, misinformation, fake news, propaganda, brainwashing, and authority. Ponder the musings of some of the great mavericks, skeptics, outliers, nonconformists, and iconoclasts. It's time to blow the dust off the habitual ways of seeing things. Avoid the perils of crowds, groupthink, and herd behavior. Discover the joy of second-level thinking and doing your own thing. Click the 'refresh' button on your brain. Stuck on a gift? Give a friend the power and joy of thinking outside the box. Novelist Tim Sandlin calls it "a high end bathroom book."