Quote by Francis Bacon

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


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Summary

This quote suggests that superstition arises from people selectively noticing and attributing significance to events that align with their beliefs, while ignoring or dismissing those that contradict them. It highlights the human tendency to give more weight to confirmatory evidence and downplay or overlook contradictory evidence. Therefore, superstition emerges from the inherent bias to focus on successful outcomes or events that align with one's preconceived notions, leading to the perpetuation of irrational beliefs and practices.

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By Francis Bacon
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