We believe at once in evil, we only believe in good upon reflection. Is this not sad?

We believe at once in evil, we only believe in good upon reflection. Is this not sad?

Credulity is the common failing of inexperienced virtue; and he who is spontaneously suspicious may justly be charged with radical read more

Credulity is the common failing of inexperienced virtue; and he who is spontaneously suspicious may justly be charged with radical corruption

I prefer credulity to skepticism and cynicism for there is more promise in almost anything than in nothing at all

I prefer credulity to skepticism and cynicism for there is more promise in almost anything than in nothing at all

There's a sucker born every minute.

There's a sucker born every minute.

The credulity of the church is decreasing, and the most marvelous miracles are not either 'explained,' or allowed to take read more

The credulity of the church is decreasing, and the most marvelous miracles are not either 'explained,' or allowed to take refuge behind the mistakes of the translators, or hide in the drapery of allegory

The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.

The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.

I cannot spare the luxury of believing that all things beautiful are what they seem.

I cannot spare the luxury of believing that all things beautiful are what they seem.

The great masses of the people ... will more easily fall victims to a great lie than to a small read more

The great masses of the people ... will more easily fall victims to a great lie than to a small one.

You believe easily that which you hope for earnestly.

You believe easily that which you hope for earnestly.