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Letters of Sri Aurobindo

Volume I - Part 4

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There is nothing noble in fanaticism – there is no nobility of motive though there may be a fierce enthusiasm of motive. Religious fanaticism is something psychologically low-born and ignorant – and usually in its action fierce, cruel and base. Religious ardour like that of the martyr who sacrifices himself only is a different thing.