--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Superstition is just another form of…" description: "\"Superstition is just another form of thought like any other, a form that accentuates and regulates the association of ideas, it's an exacerbation, an i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b2/javier-mar-as-2874_accentuate_superstition-is-just-another-form-of-tho_3035534.jpg" --- # Superstition is just another form of thought like any… ![“Superstition is just another form of thought like any other, a form that accentuates and regulates the association of ideas, it's an exacerbation, an illness, but, in fact, all thought is sickness, which is why no one ever thinks too much, at least most people do their best not to.” quote by Javier Marías](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b2/javier-mar-as-2874_accentuate_superstition-is-just-another-form-of-tho_3035534.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b2/javier-mar-as-2874_accentuate_superstition-is-just-another-form-of-tho_3035534.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b2/javier-mar-as-2874_accentuate_superstition-is-just-another-form-of-tho_3035534.jpg) > “Superstition is just another form of thought like any other, a form that accentuates and regulates the association of ideas, it's an exacerbation, an illness, but, in fact, all thought is sickness, which is why no one ever thinks too much, at least most people do their best not to.” [Javier Marías](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/javier-mar-as/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Superstition is a type of thought that organizes ideas, but all thought is inherently flawed, so people avoid deep thinking. **In simple terms:** All thinking is flawed; superstitions are just one form. Key Takeaway Question assumptions and seek clarity. Themes thought superstition psychology Mood inquisitive analytical Type philosophical psychological When to use this quote - daily decision making - education - personal reflection Key Concepts Cognitive bias mental health critical thinking Questions to Reflect On - What beliefs do you accept without scrutiny? - How can we balance intuition and rational analysis? 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