Belief Quote by Philip Larkin
“But superstition, like belief, must die.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Mower” (or other Larkin poem), 1972
Superstition and belief are both ideas that need to be abandoned when they hinder truth.
In simple terms: Beliefs that lack evidence should be let go.
Key Takeaway
Question and discard ungrounded ideas.
Themes
critical thinking
skepticism
belief
tradition
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- scientific research
- policy formation
- education reform
Key Concepts
epistemology
cognitive bias
rationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief do you cling to without evidence?
- How does letting go of superstition change your actions?
A Different Perspective
Superstition can provide comfort, making it hard to let go.
