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Quotes on 'skepticism'

Explore our collection of thought-provoking quotes on skepticism, a mindset that questions and critically evaluates ideas, beliefs, and claims. These quotes, from influential thinkers and philosophical minds, delve into the depths of skepticism, inspiring us to challenge assumptions and embrace a rational and evidence-based approach to understanding the world. Whether you're seeking intellectual stimulation or seeking to widen your perspective, these quotes offer a compelling exploration into the power of skepticism in our pursuit of truth and knowledge.

How sad it is that these great gentlemen should believe what anyone tells them and do not choose to judge for themselves! But it is always so. Read Summary

Large skepticism leads to large understanding. Small skepticism leads to small understanding. No skepticism leads to no understanding. Read Summary

It is not a God, just and good, but a devil, under the name of God, that the Bible describes. Read Summary

Religion is all bunk. Read Summary

No statement should be believed because it is made by an authority. Read Summary

Theology is never any help; it is searching in a dark cellar at midnight for a black cat that isn't there. Theologians can persuade themselves of anything. Read Summary

We should take astrology seriously. No, I don't mean we should believe in it. I am talking about fighting it seriously instead of humouring it as a piece of harmless fun. Read Summary

Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. Read Summary

I don't think that experience is a very useful or convincing attribute for a sensible foreign policy. Henry Kissinger had a lot of experience. Read Summary

When people stand up and talk about the great success that the EU has been, I'm not sure anybody saying it really believes it themselves anymore. Read Summary

And what does reward virtue? You think the communist commissar rewards virtue? You think a Hitler rewards virtue? You think, excuse me, if you'll pardon me, American presidents reward virtue? Do they choose their appointees on the basis of the virtue of the people appointed or on the basis of their political clout? Read Summary

I trust no one, not even myself. Read Summary

Beto's copy of the Bill of Rights goes from one to three. Mine includes the Second Amendment. But there are a whole host of people here in Washington... they would be happy to confiscate America's guns. And if you don't believe that, then you probably also still believe in Bigfoot. Read Summary

The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were. Read Summary

Skepticism: the mark and even the pose of the educated mind. Read Summary

The Internet can be an enlightening place... you have to take it with a grain of salt. Read Summary

She believed in nothing; only her skepticism kept her from being an atheist. Read Summary

I am a generous man, by nature, and far more trusting than I should be. Indeed. The real world is risky territory for people with generosity of spirit. Beware. Read Summary

If I knew for a certainty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life. Read Summary

Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes? Read Summary