A great empire and little minds go ill together.
Edmund BurkeRead
Nothing is so fatal to religion as indifference.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Indifference undermines the value and significance of religious beliefs.
Edmund Burke highlights the danger that indifference poses to religion. When people become apathetic or indifferent towards their beliefs, it threatens the essence of faith and undermines the passion and commitment that often drive religious devotion. A lack of engagement can lead to a weakening of the moral and ethical foundations that religion provides, making it less impactful in society.
Themes
IndifferenceReligionCommitmentFaithApathy
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the importance of spiritual engagement, one could use this quote to illustrate the dangers of apathy towards faith.
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