Quote by Samuel Butler

Belief like any other moving body follows the path of least resistance.

Belief like any other moving body follows the path of least

Summary

This quote suggests that belief is not fixed or static, but rather dynamic and adaptive. It implies that beliefs tend to align with the easiest or most comfortable route, rather than challenging or questioning existing perceptions. Just like a physical body is driven to move in the direction with the least resistance, belief systems often gravitate towards ideas that require minimal effort to accept or align with pre-existing beliefs. This implies that people may be inclined to avoid critical thinking or examining alternative perspectives if it means disrupting their established beliefs.

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Belief

By Samuel Butler

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