I wish there were some cure, like the lover's leap, for all heads
of which some single idea has read more

I wish there were some cure, like the lover's leap, for all heads
of which some single idea has obtained an unreasonable and
irregular possession.

Fanaticism is . . . overcompensation for doubt.

Fanaticism is . . . overcompensation for doubt.

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have
forgotten your aim.

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have
forgotten your aim.

As any action or posture long continued will distort and
disfigure the limbs; so the mind likewise is crippled read more

As any action or posture long continued will distort and
disfigure the limbs; so the mind likewise is crippled and
contracted by perpetual application to the same set of ideas.

The fanatic is incorruptible: if he kills for an idea, he can just as well get himself killed for one; read more

The fanatic is incorruptible: if he kills for an idea, he can just as well get himself killed for one; in either case, tyrant or martyr, he is a monster.

Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave a paradise for a sect.

Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave a paradise for a sect.

We call Japanese soldiers fanatics when they die rather than
surrender, whereas American soldiers who do the same thing read more

We call Japanese soldiers fanatics when they die rather than
surrender, whereas American soldiers who do the same thing are
called heroes.

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.