Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.

Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.

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

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

Superstition is the poison of the mind.

Superstition is the poison of the mind.

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

Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science.

Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science.

There are people who think that honesty is always the best policy. This is a superstition; there are times when read more

There are people who think that honesty is always the best policy. This is a superstition; there are times when the appearance of it is worth six of it.

Superstition, idolatry, and hypocrisy have ample wages, but truth goes begging.

Superstition, idolatry, and hypocrisy have ample wages, but truth goes begging.

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.

It is safe to say that no other superstition is so detrimental to growth, so enervating and paralyzing to the read more

It is safe to say that no other superstition is so detrimental to growth, so enervating and paralyzing to the minds and hearts of the people, as the superstition of Morality