Quote by Marlene Dietrich

Superstitions are habits rather than beliefs.

Superstitions are habits rather than beliefs.

Summary

This quote suggests that superstitions are simply ingrained habits rather than genuine beliefs. It implies that people adhere to superstitions not because they genuinely believe in their power or influence, but rather because they have formed a habitual pattern of thought or behavior around them. It implies that superstitions may be more about comfort, routine, or the desire for control, rather than a true conviction in their effectiveness.

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By Marlene Dietrich

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