Abandon Quote by David Hume
“The more tremendous the divinity is represented, the more tame and submissive do men become his ministers: And the more unaccountable the measures of acceptance required by him, the more necessary does it become to abandon our natural reason, and yield to their ghostly guidance and direction.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: A Treatise of Human Nature, 1739
When divine authority is portrayed as overwhelming, people become submissive and abandon reason, following vague guidance.
In simple terms: Powerful divine images make people obedient and irrational.
Key Takeaway
Question reason, avoid blind obedience.
Themes
authority
submission
reason
faith
human nature
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- religious institutions
- personal decision making
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when authority is being used to suppress reason?
- What steps can you take to maintain independent thought?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith can suppress critical thinking and lead to manipulation.
