Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
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Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote illustrates the power of persuasion and belief, highlighting how absurd ideas can lead to harmful actions.
Voltaire's quote emphasizes the danger of blind belief and the influence that persuasive individuals can have over others. If someone can convince you of irrational or absurd ideas, they can also drive you to perform terrible deeds, suggesting that critical thinking and skepticism are essential for moral integrity and consciousness.
Themes
BeliefPersuasionAbsurdityAtrocitiesCritical Thinking
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about the role of propaganda in society.
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