Quote by Judith Viorst, Love, Guilt & the

Superstition is foolish, childish, primitive and irrational -- but how much does it cost you to knock on wood?

Superstition is foolish, childish, primitive and irrational

Summary

This quote is a playful way of highlighting the contradiction between reason and superstition. It suggests that while superstition may seem irrational, people often engage in superstitious behaviors because the potential cost of not doing so is perceived to be too high. Knocking on wood is a superstitious act meant to prevent bad luck, and the quote humorously exposes how individuals may embrace these irrational beliefs to protect themselves from negative outcomes, even if they recognize the foolishness behind them.

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