"People everywhere enjoy believing things that they know are not true. It spares them the ordeal of thinking for themselves and taking responsibility for what they know"

This quote by Brooks Atkinson suggests that individuals frequently prefer to think in things that they know are not real, rather than put in the time to believe on their own and take responsibility for their own beliefs. This might be because it is easier to accept something that is currently established, rather than take the time to form their own viewpoint. It might also be because it is less intimidating to accept something that is already accepted by the bulk, instead of danger being incorrect or unpopular. Eventually, this quote suggests that people frequently take the simple way out when it comes to forming their own beliefs, instead of taking the time to believe for themselves and take responsibility for their own opinions.