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Herbert Spencer: Contempt prior to investigation

“There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance – that principle is contempt prior to investigation.”

—Herbert Spencer, philosopher (Apr 27 1820-1903).

Herbert Spencer (27 April 1820 - 8 December 19...
Herbert Spencer (27 April 1820 – 8 December 1903) was an English philosopher. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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