Quote by John Morley
Where it is a duty to worship the sun it is pretty sure to be a crime to examine the laws of heat.
Summary
This quote implies that in societies or cultures where there is an unquestioning obligation to worship or adhere to certain beliefs or ideas, any attempt to critically or scientifically analyze those beliefs will be viewed as an offense or wrongdoing. It suggests that blind faith or devotion can discourage or suppress intellectual curiosity and inquiry, particularly in relation to understanding natural phenomena such as the laws of heat.
Topics
Religion
By John Morley