--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There is a faculty in man that will…" description: "\"“There is a faculty in man that will acknowledge the unseen. He may scout and scare religion from him; but if he does, superstition perches near.”\" — J..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/joseph-sheridan-le-fanu-16388_religion_there-is-a-faculty-in-man-that-will-ackn_2130685.jpg" --- # There is a faculty in man that will acknowledge the… ![“There is a faculty in man that will acknowledge the unseen. He may scout and scare religion from him; but if he does, superstition perches near.” quote by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/joseph-sheridan-le-fanu-16388_religion_there-is-a-faculty-in-man-that-will-ackn_2130685.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/joseph-sheridan-le-fanu-16388_religion_there-is-a-faculty-in-man-that-will-ackn_2130685.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/joseph-sheridan-le-fanu-16388_religion_there-is-a-faculty-in-man-that-will-ackn_2130685.jpg) > ““There is a faculty in man that will acknowledge the unseen. He may scout and scare religion from him; but if he does, superstition perches near.”” [Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-sheridan-le-fanu/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human intuition senses the unseen, yet superstition lingers. **In simple terms:** We sense the unseen, but fear persists. Key Takeaway Question unseen forces while guarding against superstition. Themes intuition faith superstition Mood thoughtful analytical Type philosophical literary When to use this quote - spiritual experiences - critical thinking - skepticism Key Concepts epistemology psychology Questions to Reflect On - How do we balance intuition and reason? - What triggers superstition? 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