Begin Quote by Thomas Huxley
“It is the customary fate of new truths, to begin as heresies, and to end as superstitions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Evolutionary Thought, Thomas Huxley, 1863
New ideas often start as controversial and may later become accepted or even superstition.
In simple terms: Ideas shift from radical to normal.
Key Takeaway
Expect resistance to innovation.
Themes
science
philosophy
progress
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- public policy
- technology adoption
- religious doctrine
Key Concepts
paradigm shift
social acceptance
cultural evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies resist new ideas?
- When does a heresy become mainstream?
A Different Perspective
Some truths remain contested.
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