Clever Quote by Frances Wright
“Credulity is always a ridiculous, often a dangerous failing: it has made of many a clever man, a fool; and of many a good man, a knave.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Reason and Folly, 1825
Blind belief is foolish and dangerous, turning the wise into fools and the good into corrupt.
In simple terms: Blind faith makes even smart people foolish.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, seek evidence.
Themes
reason
criticism
danger
folly
wisdom
Mood
skeptical
cautious
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- media literacy
- public policy
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
epistemology
cognitive bias
philosophy of knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you examined critically?
- How do you balance skepticism with openness?
A Different Perspective
Some traditions rely on faith for cohesion, making critique sensitive.
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