Superstitions Quotes - Page 2

To teach superstitions as truth is a most terrible thing.

So strong is the power of superstition that even though we know that we have been reverencing a sham, yet still we hesitate to admit the validity of our new-found convictions.

As they say in my country, the only thing that separates us from the animals is mindless superstition and pointless ritual.

I've taken up the Bible again, somewhat in the spirit of W.C. Fields - looking for loopholes.

I know very well that many scientists consider dowsing as they do astrology, as a type of ancient superstition. According to my conviction this is, unjustified. The dowsing rod is a simple instrument which shows the uncanny reaction of the human nervous system to certain factors which are unknown to us at this time.

Men become superstitious, not because they have too much imagination, but because they are not aware that they have any.

I don't have many superstitions, just dumb things I don't talk about. I will not sign an autograph with a green pen.

I don't believe in superstitions. I just do certain things because I'm scared in case something will happen if I don't do them

We have fought long and hard to escape from medieval superstition. I, for one, do not wish to go back.

Superstitions are habits rather than beliefs.

Let the human mind loose. It must be loose. It will be loose. Superstition and dogmatism cannot confine it.

A superstition is a premature explanation that overstays its time.

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

Science built the Academy, superstition the Inquisition.

Is it really not possible to touch the gaming table without being instantly infected by superstition?

The superstition that the hounds of truth will rout the vermin of error seems, like a fragment of Victorian lace, quaint, but too brittle to be lifted out of the showcase.

Christianity is a pestilent superstition.

As science pushes forward, ignorance and superstition gallop around the flanks and bite science in the rear with big dark teeth.

Faith is a euphemism for prejudice and religion is a euphemism for superstition.

Superstition is foolish, childish, primitive and irrational - but how much does it cost you to knock on wood?

The superstition in which we grew up, Though we may recognize it, does not lose Its power over us.-Not all are free Who make mock of their chains.

Human spirit is the ability to face the uncertainty of the future with curiosity and optimism.

Faith must have adequate evidence, else it is mere superstition.

Every science in a certain degree starts from faith, and, on the contrary, faith, which does not lead to science, is mistaken faith or superstition, but real, genuine faith it is not.

Go get yourself crucified and then rise on the third day.