Children Quote by John William Fletcher
“Fanaticism is the child of false zeal and of superstition, the father of intolerance and of persecution.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Nature of Fanaticism, 1760
False zeal breeds fanaticism, which leads to intolerance and persecution.
In simple terms: Blind zeal creates intolerance and harm.
Question and temper zeal.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can passion stay balanced?
- What checks prevent fanatic excess?
Extremism can arise from genuine belief.