It would be easier for the Devil to go to church and cross himself with holy water than for these people to comprehend the ideas which are accepted facts to us today.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests the ideas the speaker holds are so alien that others cannot understand them.
- In plain terms
- He believes his ideas are hard for others to grasp.
- What can you take from it?
- Ideological extremes can create a sense of superiority.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some believe their ideas are superior?
- How do extreme ideologies isolate themselves?
Another view
It dismisses dissent without engaging with opposing views.
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