Be proud Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton
“So far as a man may be proud of a religion rooted in humility, I am very proud of my religion; I am especially proud of those parts of it that are most commonly called superstition. I am proud of being fettered by antiquated dogmas and enslaved by dead creeds (as my journalistic friends repeat with so much pertinacity), for I know very well that it is the heretical creeds that are dead, and that it is only the reasonable dogma that lives long enough to be called antiquated.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Superstition of Religion", 1905
Pride in a religion's outdated customs shows its lasting relevance despite being labeled superstition.
In simple terms: Old beliefs can be valuable even if called superstition.
Key Takeaway
Value tradition while questioning labels.
Themes
tradition
pride
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- Religious practice
- academic study
- personal belief
Key Concepts
Cultural continuity
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Why cling to outdated beliefs?
- How to distinguish useful tradition from harmful superstition?
A Different Perspective
Blind adherence can hinder progress.
