Superstitions are, for the most part, but the shadows of great truths.

Superstitions are, for the most part, but the shadows of great truths.

We are all tattooed in our cradles with the beliefs of our tribe.

We are all tattooed in our cradles with the beliefs of our tribe.

The religious superstitions of women perpetuate their bondage more than all other adverse influences

The religious superstitions of women perpetuate their bondage more than all other adverse influences

The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses.

The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses.

Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.

Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.

I have, thanks to my travels, added to my stock all the superstitions of other countries. I know them all read more

I have, thanks to my travels, added to my stock all the superstitions of other countries. I know them all now, and in any critical moment of my life, they all rise up in armed legions for or against me.

Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy: the mad daughter of a wise mother

Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy: the mad daughter of a wise mother

Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a man believes his own read more

Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a man believes his own mind it is certain that he will forsake God and forge some idol in his own brain

I worry that, especially as the Millennium edges nearer, pseudo-science and superstition will seem year by year more tempting, the read more

I worry that, especially as the Millennium edges nearer, pseudo-science and superstition will seem year by year more tempting, the siren song of unreason more sonorous and attractive.