Atheism Quote by Victor Hugo
“Superstition, bigotry and prejudice, ghosts though they are, cling tenaciously to life; they are shades armed with tooth and claw. They must be grappled with unceasingly, for it is a fateful part of human destiny that it is condemned to wage perpetual war against ghosts. A shade is not easily taken by the throat and destroyed.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, 1862
Prejudice and superstition persist like ghosts, requiring constant effort to confront and overcome as
In simple terms: Prejudice persists like ghosts, needing constant fight.
Key Takeaway
Continuously challenge bias.
Themes
prejudice
superstition
human nature
conflict
destiny
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- social activism
- education reform
- personal introspection
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
mythical metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases haunt your daily life?
- How can you sustain the fight against them?
A Different Perspective
Even relentless effort may not eradicate deep‑rooted bias.
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