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Superstition Quotes

Sharp words on fear dressed up as belief.

One quote argues that a superstition only needs to enslave a philosophy to become a popular belief system, a theme also explored on our Belief quotes page. Another calls superstition a form of cowardice in the face of the supernatural, rather than genuine faith.

Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition.

Quotes by Adam Smith

To become a popular religion, it is only necessary for a superstition to enslave a philosophy.

Quotes by William Inge

Ah, yes, superstition: it would appear to be cowardice in face of the supernatural.

Quotes by Theophrastus

India's a fascinating country. It's constantly changing, but there's still a lot of superstition and backwards thinking.

Quotes by Lillete Dubey

Belief Quotes

Superstition is the only religion of which base souls are capable of.

Quotes by Joseph Joubert

Superstition is the poison of the mind.

Quotes by Joseph Lewis

A belief which leaves no place for doubt is not a belief; it is a superstition.

Quotes by Jose Bergamin

A superstition which pretends to be scientific creates a much greater confusion of thought than one which contents itself with simple popular practices.

Quotes by Johan Huizinga

Ignorance and superstition ever bear a close and mathematical relation to each other.

Quotes by James Fenimore Cooper

Culture Quotes

At any given moment, public opinion is a chaos of superstition, misinformation and prejudice.

Quotes by Gore Vidal

The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.

Quotes by George Herbert

I have only one superstition... Touch all the bases when I hit a home run.

Quotes by George Herman

Superstition? Who can define the boundary line between the superstition of yesterday and the scientific fact of tomorrow?

Quotes by Garrett Fort

The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses.

Quotes by Francis Bacon

Emotion Quotes

My work explores the frontier between rationalism and superstition and the wavering boundary between the two.

Quotes by David Almond

Conscience without judgment is superstition.

Quotes by Benjamin Whichcote

I had only one superstition. I made sure to touch all the bases when I hit a home run.

Quotes by Babe Ruth

I have a terrible superstition of writing things down.

Quotes by Andrew Scott

We have to be very conscious of the fact that beneath every illness is a prohibition. A prohibition that comes from a superstition.

Quotes by Alejandro Jodorowsky

Mystery Quotes

The study of folklore is largely the study of particular folklore genres: myth, folktale, legend, ballad, proverb, riddle, superstition, etc.

Quotes by Alan Dundes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Superstition quotes argue?
These quotes are mostly critical, describing superstition as a form of fear, cowardice, or intellectual weakness rather than genuine belief. A couple connect it directly to the rise of organized religion.
Why do people search for superstition quotes?
People often search for these while writing about belief, skepticism, or the line between faith and superstition. The pointed, critical tone of several quotes also appeals to readers looking for a strong argument against superstitious thinking.
Do any quotes connect superstition to religion directly?
Yes, one quote argues that a superstition only needs to enslave a philosophy to become a popular belief system, suggesting religions can grow from superstitious roots — a theme also on our Belief quotes page. It's one of the more pointed claims in the collection.
Is superstition described as a form of fear in these quotes?
Yes, one quote calls superstition "cowardice in face of the supernatural," framing it as fear dressed up as caution. It contrasts superstition with genuine courage or faith.
Are any of these quotes especially blunt about superstition?
Yes, one short quote simply calls superstition "the poison of the mind," leaving little room for a softer interpretation. It's the most direct condemnation among the quotes here.

A shorter quote simply names superstition "the poison of the mind," a blunt warning against it. Another suggests it is the only religion truly open to base or unrefined souls.