Quote by Aldous Huxley

It is the customary fate of new truths to begin as heresies and to end as superstitions.

It is the customary fate of new truths to begin as heresies

Summary

This quote implies that groundbreaking ideas or truths are often met with resistance and skepticism initially. As they challenge established beliefs or systems, they are viewed as heretical or simply dismissed. However, over time, these revolutionary concepts gain acceptance and become mainstream, overthrowing the superstitions or outdated beliefs that they previously challenged. It highlights the pattern of societal evolution and the tendency to reject new ideas before embracing them.

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By Aldous Huxley

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