Quote by Hypatia

In fact men will fight for a superstition quite as quickly as for a living truth - often more so, since a superstition is so intangible you cannot get at it to refute it, but truth is a point of view, and so is changeable.

In fact men will fight for a superstition quite as quickly a

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals are inclined to defend superstitious beliefs with the same intensity, if not more, as they do for genuine truths. This is because superstitions are elusive and unverifiable, making them immune to refutation. On the other hand, truth is subjective and subject to varying perspectives, making it more susceptible to change. The quote reflects the idea that people's attachment to superstitious beliefs can sometimes outweigh their dedication to verified, factual information.

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