1. “There is superstition in avoiding superstitions.” (Francis Bacon)

2. “There are people who think that honesty is always the best policy. This is a superstition; there are times when the appearance of it is worth six of it.” (Mark Twain)

3. “Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition.” (Adam Smith)

4. “Never ignore a gut feeling, but never believe that it’s enough.” (Robert Heller)

5. “We are all tattooed in our cradles with the beliefs of our tribe.” (Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Borrowed with Pride from all over the place.