We call Japanese soldiers fanatics when they die rather than
surrender, whereas American soldiers who do the same thing read more

We call Japanese soldiers fanatics when they die rather than
surrender, whereas American soldiers who do the same thing are
called heroes.

If the freedom of religion, guaranteed to us by law in theory, can ever rise in practice under the overbearing read more

If the freedom of religion, guaranteed to us by law in theory, can ever rise in practice under the overbearing inquisition of public opinion, then and only then will truth, prevail over fanaticism

A fanatic is someone who does what the Lord would do, if He knew
the facts of the matter.

A fanatic is someone who does what the Lord would do, if He knew
the facts of the matter.

The fanatic is incorruptible: if he kills for an idea, he can just as well get himself killed for one; read more

The fanatic is incorruptible: if he kills for an idea, he can just as well get himself killed for one; in either case, tyrant or martyr, he is a monster.

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

Fanatics in power and the funnel of a tornado have this in common - the narrow path in which they read more

Fanatics in power and the funnel of a tornado have this in common - the narrow path in which they move is marked by violence and destruction

In the history of mankind, fanaticism has caused more harm than vice

In the history of mankind, fanaticism has caused more harm than vice

Wisdom becomes nonsense in the mouth of a fanatic.

Wisdom becomes nonsense in the mouth of a fanatic.