T. S. Eliot
Poet, Playwright
"Disillusion can become itself an illusion If we rest in it."
Disillusionment quotes
Disillusionment
19 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Voltaire
Philosopher, Writer
"You are very harsh.' 'I have seen the world."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Philosopher, Speaker
"When you once see something as false which you have accepted as true, as natural, as human, then you can never go back to it."
Paulo Coelho
Writer
"Pitiful is the person who is afraid of taking risks."
George Santayana
Philosopher, Poet
"Wisdom comes by disillusionment."
Explore further
Topics related to Disillusionment
Browse quotes that often appear alongside disillusionment — connected by shared ideas and recurring themes.
Quote collection
Disillusionment quotes
Follow a thought to its author, or read the full quote page.
"There's truths you have to grow into."
Read quote
6 likes
"Wisdom comes from disillusionment."
Read quote
4 likes
"The McGovern/McCarthy type candidacies have disappointed too many people, because of a disillusionment with the candidates themselves."
Read quote
3 likes