Quote by George Bernard Shaw

The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one. The happiness of credulity is a cheap and dangerous quality.

The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no mor

Summary

This quote, expressed by the philosopher George Bernard Shaw, suggests that the happiness experienced by someone who believes in something blindly, without evidence or critical thinking, is not a valuable or meaningful form of happiness. It compares this happiness to that of a drunken person who may also experience temporary euphoria but at the expense of clear judgment and understanding. Shaw warns against the dangers of credulity, emphasizing that blind belief can be cheap and potentially harmful, lacking the depth and authenticity of true knowledge and understanding.

By George Bernard Shaw

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