Believe Quote by Terry Pratchett
“I don't hold with paddlin' with the occult," said Granny firmly. "Once you start paddlin' with the occult you start believing in spirits, and when you start believing in spirits you start believing in demons, and then before you know where you are you're believing in gods. And then you're in trouble." "But all them things exist," said Nanny Ogg. "That's no call to go around believing in them. It only encourages 'em.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Discworld – Witches Abroad, Terry Pratchett, 1991
Believing in supernatural forces can lead to a cascade of increasingly extreme beliefs, potentially causing trouble.
In simple terms: Supernatural belief can snowball into larger convictions.
Key Takeaway
Question cautious about escalating beliefs.
Themes
belief
consequences
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- religious discussions
- personal decision making
- critical thinking
- skeptical inquiry
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess the credibility of new beliefs?
- When does curiosity become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Belief systems can be complex and nuanced, not merely linear.
