The Art Of Logical Thinking: The Laws Of Reasoning

Truth, providing they are gravely asserted by someone claiming authority.

The most illogical ideas are accepted without dispute or examination, providing they are stated solemnly and authoritatively.

Particularly in the respective fields of religion and politics do we find this blind acceptance of illogical ideas by the multitude.

Mere assertion by the leaders seems sufficient for the multitude of followers to acquiesce.

William Walker Atkinson was an attorney, merchant, publisher, and author, ...