Quote by Thomas Henry Huxley

Irrationally held truths may be more harmful than reasoned errors.

Irrationally held truths may be more harmful than reasoned e

Summary

This quote suggests that blindly clinging to certain beliefs without logical reasoning can be more detrimental than making logical mistakes. It implies that stubbornly holding on to irrational beliefs can lead to negative consequences, even though they may seem true or comforting to the individual. This quote emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and rationality in order to avoid the potential harm that can arise from unquestioningly accepting irrational beliefs.

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