Quote by Walter Lippmann

There is no arguing with the pretenders to a divine knowledge and to a divine mission. They are possessed with the sin of pride, they have yielded to the perennial temptation.

There is no arguing with the pretenders to a divine knowledg

Summary

This quote suggests that those who claim to possess exclusive knowledge or have a divine mission are often driven by a deep sense of pride and have succumbed to the timeless temptation of believing in their own superiority. This implies that it is futile to engage in debate or disagreement with such individuals, as their conviction in their supposed divine wisdom is unshakable. The quote emphasizes the potential danger of absolutes and rigid beliefs, hinting at the importance of humility and open-mindedness when considering different perspectives.

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Evangelism

By Walter Lippmann

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