Religion quote by John Morley

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Where it is a duty to worship the sun it is pretty sure to be a crime to examine the laws of heat
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"Where it is a duty to worship the sun it is pretty sure to be a crime to examine the laws of heat"

- John Morley

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This quote by John Morley is a commentary on the power of authority and the threats of blindly following it. It suggests that when individuals are anticipated to worship something, they are discouraged from questioning it. This is because those in power do not desire their authority to be challenged. Morley is cautioning us that when we are expected to accept something without concern, it is very important to analyze it and make certain it is right. He is suggesting that if we blindly follow authority, we might be devoting a criminal activity without even knowing it. This quote is a pointer to think critically and concern authority, even when it is expected of us to do otherwise.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by John Morley. He/she was a famous Statesman from United Kingdom, the quote is categorized under the topic Religion. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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