Passion and prejudice govern the world; only under the name of reason. It is our part, by religion and reason joined, to counteract them all we can.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Passion and prejudice often pretend to be reason; counter them with faith and logic.
- In plain terms
- Be aware when emotion hides as logic; use religion and reason to fight it.
- What can you take from it?
- Check if your reasoning is actually bias.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spot hidden bias?
- When does passion help or hurt?
Another view
Religion and reason may conflict in some contexts.
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