Cherish Quote by Havelock Ellis
“A sublime faith in human imbecility has seldom led those who cherish it astray.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Philosophy of Sex, 1898
Believing that humans are inherently foolish can be a comforting, if misguided, worldview that guides behavior.
In simple terms: Thinking people are often foolish can be comforting.
Question assumptions, seek evidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your decisions?
- Can you balance skepticism with hope?
Over‑reliance on this belief may ignore human potential.