Atheism Quote by Elbert Hubbard
“When you once attribute effects to the will of a personal God, you have let in a lot of little gods and evils - then sprites, fairies, dryads, naiads, witches, ghosts and goblins, for your imagination is reeling, riotous, drunk, afloat on the flotsam of superstition. What you know then doesn't count. You just believe, and the more your believe the more do you plume yourself that fear and faith are superior to science and seeing.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Living, 1904
Attributing events to a personal deity invites countless minor spirits and superstitions, undermining rational understanding and elevating fear over science.
In simple terms: Believing in many small gods replaces reason with superstition.
Key Takeaway
Question rational inquiry over myth.
Themes
faith
superstition
reason
science
imagination
fear
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- debates about religion
- critical thinking workshops
- science education
- personal belief reflection
Key Concepts
mythology
psychology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in the supernatural affect decision making?
- Can fear be replaced by curiosity?
A Different Perspective
Faith can provide comfort and community that pure rationalism may lack.
