Believe Quote by Bhagat Singh
“Any man who stands for progress has to criticize, disbelieve and challenge every item of the old faith. Item by item he has to reason out every nook and corner of the prevailing faith. If after considerable reasoning one is led to believe in any theory or philosophy, his faith is welcomed. His reasoning can be mistaken, wrong, misled and sometimes fallacious. But he is liable to correction because reason is the guiding star of his life. But mere faith and blind faith is dangerous: it dulls the brain, and makes a man reactionary.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Writings of Bhagat Singh, 1930s
Progress requires questioning existing beliefs, analyzing each claim, and accepting ideas only after careful reasoning, while blind faith hinders critical thought.
In simple terms: Question old ideas, accept only reasoned beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Think critically, stay open to correction.
Themes
critical thinking
progress
reason
faith
open-mindedness
Mood
thoughtful
challenging
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy reform
- personal belief revision
- social activism
- education curriculum design
Key Concepts
philosophy
skepticism
intellectual humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you accepted without scrutiny?
- How do you balance skepticism with openness?
A Different Perspective
Reasoning can be biased; new evidence may overturn conclusions.
