Capable Quote by Joseph Joubert
“Superstition is the only religion of which base souls are capable”
About This Quote
Superstition serves as a simplistic belief system for those lacking deeper understanding.
In simple terms: Superstition is a basic religion for simple minds.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding beyond superstition.
Themes
faith
reason
ignorance
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- political discourse
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
critical thinking
skepticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people cling to superstitions?
- What alternatives offer deeper meaning?
A Different Perspective
Superstition can provide comfort despite its limits.
![“For I cannot think that GOD Almighty ever made them [women] so delicate, so glorious creatures; and furnished them with such charms, so agreeable and so delightful to mankind; with souls capable of the same accomplishments with men: and all, to be only Stewards of our Houses, Cooks, and Slaves.” quote by Daniel Defoe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/daniel-defoe-1971_accomplishment_for-i-cannot-think-that-god-almighty-eve_2336453.jpg)
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
