There is nothing I congratulate myself on more heartily than on never having joined a sect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Erasmus values his independence from organized groups or dogmas above all else.
- In plain terms
- He is most proud of never joining a specific religious or political group.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain intellectual independence from rigid groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does group membership help vs harm?
- How do you define a sect?
Another view
Isolating from communities can reduce social support or collective action.
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