Of all kinds of credulity, the most obstinate is that of…
“Of all kinds of credulity, the most obstinate is that of party-spirit; of men, who, being numbered, they know not why, in any party, resign the use of their own eyes and ears, and resolve to believe nothing that does not favor those whom they profess to follow.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Blind party loyalty prevents independent thought; people ignore evidence that contradicts their affiliation.
In simple terms: Party loyalty blocks independent thought.
Key Takeaway
Question groupthink and seek evidence.
Themes
critical thinking
loyalty
bias
independence
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- media consumption
- workplace meetings
Key Concepts
political science
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you followed a group against evidence?
- How can you foster independent judgment?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex social dynamics.