Ignorance Quote by Aleister Crowley
““Those, therefore, who effect to despise "profane" Science are themselves despicable. It is their own incapacity for true Thought of any serious kind, their vanity and pertness; nay more also! their own subconsciousness sense of their own shame and idleness, that induces them to build these flimsy fortification of pretentious ignorance.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Book of the Law, 1904
Denouncing anti‑scientific attitudes, the author claims such disdain reveals personal intellectual cowardice and hidden shame.
In simple terms: Calling science "profane" shows one's own ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rational inquiry over pretension.
Themes
science
intellectual honesty
pride
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
didactic
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- public discourse
- education reform
Key Concepts
critical thinking
ego
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people reject scientific consensus?
- How can humility improve intellectual discourse?
A Different Perspective
Science can be misused; not all critics are insecure.
