You May Also Like / View all maxioms
Wisdom becomes nonsense in the mouth of a fanatic.
Wisdom becomes nonsense in the mouth of a fanatic.
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
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
The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.
The worst vice of a fanatic is his sincerity.
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.
In the history of mankind, fanaticism has caused more harm than vice
In the history of mankind, fanaticism has caused more harm than vice
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.
