Quote by Benjamin Franklin

To Follow by faith alone is to follow blindly.

To Follow by faith alone is to follow blindly.

Summary

This quote implies that simply having blind faith without any reasoning or logic is not a wise approach. It suggests that blindly accepting beliefs or principles without questioning or analyzing them can lead to ignorance and unfavorable outcomes. Instead, it is essential to combine faith with critical thinking to make informed decisions and have a deeper understanding of the values or ideals one chooses to follow. By doing so, individuals can avoid the pitfalls of blindly accepting everything without evaluating its significance or validity.

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Alone Faith

By Benjamin Franklin

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