Fanaticism, the false fire of an overheated mind.

Fanaticism, the false fire of an overheated mind.

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 is . . . overcompensation for doubt.

Fanaticism is . . . overcompensation for doubt.

Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave a paradise for a sect.

Fanatics have their dreams, wherewith they weave a paradise for a sect.

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.

As any action or posture long continued will distort and
disfigure the limbs; so the mind likewise is crippled read more

As any action or posture long continued will distort and
disfigure the limbs; so the mind likewise is crippled and
contracted by perpetual application to the same set of ideas.

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.

A fanatic is one who sticks to his guns whether they're loaded or not.

A fanatic is one who sticks to his guns whether they're loaded or not.

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