The religious superstition is encouraged by means of the institution of churches, processions, monuments, festivities....The so-called clergy stupefy the masses....They read more

The religious superstition is encouraged by means of the institution of churches, processions, monuments, festivities....The so-called clergy stupefy the masses....They befog the people and keep them in an eternal condition of stupefaction

Superstition is ... religion which is incongruous with intelligence.

Superstition is ... religion which is incongruous with intelligence.

Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science.

Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science.

Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a man believes his own read more

Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a man believes his own mind it is certain that he will forsake God and forge some idol in his own brain

Superstition is a senseless fear of God.

Superstition is a senseless fear of God.

The religious superstitions of women perpetuate their bondage more than all other adverse influences

The religious superstitions of women perpetuate their bondage more than all other adverse influences

Superstitions are, for the most part, but the shadows of great truths.

Superstitions are, for the most part, but the shadows of great truths.

We are all tattooed in our cradles with the beliefs of our tribe.

We are all tattooed in our cradles with the beliefs of our tribe.

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

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