Astrology Quote by Anonymous
“Such is the way of all superstition, whether in astrology, dreams, omens, divine judgments, or the like; wherein men, having a delight in such vanities, mark the events where they are fulfilled, but where they fail, though this happen much oftener.”
About This Quote
Source Unknown: General commentary on superstition, possibly from a 19th‑century pamphlet
People tend to notice when predictions succeed and ignore frequent failures, revealing bias in believing superstitions.
In simple terms: We recall hits, forget misses, reinforcing superstition.
Key Takeaway
Beware confirmation bias in superstitious beliefs.
Themes
bias
superstition
psychology
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- media consumption
- fortune telling
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
pattern seeking
belief formation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we favor stories that confirm our expectations?
- How can we test superstitious claims objectively?
A Different Perspective
May overstate the frequency of successful predictions.
