Life Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Superstition is part of the poetry of life.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Superstition” in Faust, 1808
Superstition adds a lyrical, poetic dimension to life.
In simple terms: Superstition enriches life’s poetry.
Key Takeaway
Embrace wonder alongside reason.
Themes
philosophy
poetry
culture
belief
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
cultural
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- creative writing
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
mythology
creative expression
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does superstition influence art?
- When is it harmful?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance can hinder rational decisions.
![“No theory is too false, no fable too absurd, no superstition too degrading for acceptance when it has become embedded in common belief. Men will submit themselves to torture and to death, mothers will immolate [burn] their children at the bidding of beliefs they thus accept.” quote by Henry George](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68e/henry-george-8103_absurd_no-theory-is-too-false-no-fable-too-absu_70212.jpg)
![“Why, in our age of science, [do] we still have laws and policies which come from an age of superstition?” quote by Shereen El Feki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a5/shereen-el-feki-23044_age_why-in-our-age-of-science-do-we-still-ha_82705.jpg)
