Faith must have adequate evidence, else it is mere¹ superstition².

Alexander Hodge

I have only one superstition. I touch all the bases when I hit a home run.

Babe Ruth (1895 - 1948)

Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.

Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970), Unpopular Essays (1950), "Outline of Intellectual Rubbish"

We do not destroy religion by destroying superstition.

Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC)

A superstition is a premature³ explanation that overstays its time.

George Iles

Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature.... Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

Helen Keller (1880 - 1968), The Open Door (1957)

Count Hermann Keyserling once said truly that the greatest American superstition was belief in facts.

John Gunther (1901 - 1970)