Belief Quote by Learned Hand
“As soon as we cease to pry about at random, we shall come to rely upon accredited bodies of authoritative dogma; and as soon as we come to rely upon accredited bodies of authoritative dogma, not only are the days of our liberty over, but we have lost the password that has hitherto opened to us the gates of success as well.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Judicial Philosophy, 1930s
Blind reliance on established authority erodes freedom and blocks success.
In simple terms: Relying on dogma limits liberty and opportunity.
Key Takeaway
Question authority, seek independent thought.
Themes
freedom
authority
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- academic research
- personal growth
- policy making
- career advancement
Key Concepts
liberty
knowledge
success
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you accepting without question?
- How can you verify the credibility of a source?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on expertise can stifle innovation.
