Superstition is our great enemy, but bigotry is worse.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- While superstition holds people back, intolerance and rigid dogma cause greater harm to society.
- In plain terms
- Believing in myths is bad, but hating others is worse.
- What can you take from it?
- Combat intolerance more aggressively than ignorance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What beliefs limit my thinking?
- How do I treat those who disagree?
Another view
Superstition can also lead to severe real-world consequences.
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