Faith Quote by Santiago Ramon y Cajal
“That which enters the mind through reason can be corrected. That which is admitted through faith, hardly ever.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Histology of the Nervous System, 1911
Reasoned ideas can be revised; beliefs based on faith resist change.
In simple terms: Reason can be corrected, faith is stubborn.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, be open to evidence.
Themes
critical thinking
faith
reasoning
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- science education
- religious debate
- personal growth
- policy making
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reason and faith in decision making?
- When should you trust intuition over data?
A Different Perspective
Faith‑based beliefs may persist despite contradictory evidence.
