If you must believe in anything, believe in yourselves, in…
“If you must believe in anything, believe in yourselves, in your senses, in your minds. To accept a religious creed is to accept another mind in place of your own and generally contrary to your own. When religious belief comes in brains go out”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True belief should be self‑derived; adopting external doctrines replaces personal judgment.
In simple terms: Believe in yourself, not in imposed doctrines.
Key Takeaway
Question external beliefs.
Themes
independence
critical thinking
faith
Mood
skeptical
determined
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- self‑assessment
- skeptical inquiry
- personal development
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
religion
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on external authority?
- How do you test your own convictions?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith can ignore useful traditions.