“Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.”
What this quote means
Lang's scathing formula condemns gullibility and reliance on irrational beliefs. Superstition, whether religious, popular, or modern, fills a void in those who do not seek to understand the world through reason. It reveals a weakness of mind, not limited intelligence, but intellectual laziness or fear of the unknown. Lang urges us to cultivate our critical spirit and prefer analysis to blind belief.
How to apply it daily
Whenever a received idea crosses your mind, question it: what evidence supports it? What rational alternatives exist?
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