Belief Quote by Walter Lippmann
“In the blood of the martyrs to intolerance are the seeds of unbelief”
About This Quote
Martyrdom fuels intolerance, which in turn breeds disbelief, creating a cycle of hatred.
In simple terms: Martyrs' deaths can cause more intolerance and doubt.
Key Takeaway
Beware of hatred feeding disbelief.
Themes
intolerance
belief
violence
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- politics
- religion
- social movements
- education
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does martyrdom affect societal beliefs?
- What can break the cycle of intolerance?
A Different Perspective
Intolerance can be mitigated through dialogue.
![“There are martyrs [between Mexican people], now I will canonize two. It is a population that you can't explain, you can't explain it because the word 'people' is not a logical category, it's a mythical category.” quote by Pope Francis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a01/pope-francis-85_categories_there-are-martyrs-between-mexican-people_154846.jpg)
