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“In corporation [corporate] religions as in others, the heretic must be cast out not because of the probability that he is wrong but because of the possibility that he is right.” quote by Antony Jay
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“In corporation [corporate] religions as in others, the heretic must be cast out not because of the probability that he is wrong but because of the possibility that he is right.”

Antony Jay

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Heresy is expelled not because it might be false, but because it could be true, threatening established doctrine.

In simple terms: Groups reject ideas that might be correct to protect their beliefs.

Key Takeaway

Question authority and consider alternative viewpoints.

Themes

authority orthodoxy intellectual freedom dogma

Mood

skeptical provocative

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • religious reform
  • political dissent
  • media criticism

Key Concepts

heretical thought critical thinking institutional power

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ideas are labeled heretical today?
  • How does fear of truth shape institutions?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing dissent can stifle progress.

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