Quote by Harriet Beecher Stowe

No one is so thoroughly superstitious as the godless man.

No one is so thoroughly superstitious as the godless man.

Summary

This quote suggests that those who do not believe in God or a higher power are often more prone to superstitious beliefs. It implies that without a religious framework, individuals may still seek supernatural explanations or find solace in supernatural notions. It implies that a lack of belief in a deity does not necessarily free one from incurring superstitions, and instead may lead to an increased reliance on such irrational beliefs.

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Superstition

By Harriet Beecher Stowe

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