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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
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.
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.
In the history of mankind, fanaticism has caused more harm than vice
In the history of mankind, fanaticism has caused more harm than vice
Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have
forgotten your aim.
Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have
forgotten your aim.
The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.
The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.
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
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 is overcompensation for doubt.
Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.