A fanatic is a man that does what he thinks the Lord would do if He knew the facts of read more

A fanatic is a man that does what he thinks the Lord would do if He knew the facts of the case.

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.

I wish there were some cure, like the lover's leap, for all heads
of which some single idea has read more

I wish there were some cure, like the lover's leap, for all heads
of which some single idea has obtained an unreasonable and
irregular possession.

The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.

The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.

Wisdom becomes nonsense in the mouth of a fanatic.

Wisdom becomes nonsense in the mouth of a fanatic.

There is no place in a fanatic's head where reason can enter.

There is no place in a fanatic's head where reason can enter.

There is no strong performance without a little fanaticism in the performer.

There is no strong performance without a little fanaticism in the performer.

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have
forgotten your aim.

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have
forgotten your aim.

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