Quote by Anais Nin, The Diaries of Ana
When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. We cease to grow.
Summary
This quote suggests that when we uncritically adopt a belief system, be it religious, political, or literary, without questioning or challenging it, we lose our ability to develop and evolve as individuals. By becoming automatons, or mindless followers, we impede our personal growth and intellectual exploration. The quote emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and forging our own paths rather than becoming stagnant and stagnant in our viewpoints.