Quote by Francis Bacon

The general root of superstition is that men observe when things hit, and not when they miss; and commit to memory the one, and forget and pass over the other.

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Summary

This quote suggests that people tend to be more superstitious because they pay closer attention to occasions when something they believe in happens to be true, overlooking the occasions when it fails. Humans are inclined to remember and give significance to events that align with their superstitions, while ignoring or forgetting those that do not. This selective observation leads to a reinforcement of superstitious beliefs, even though they may not have a logical basis.

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Superstition

By Francis Bacon

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