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Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first read more
Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first comer: there is nobility in preserving it coolly and proudly through long youth, until at last, in the ripeness of instinct and discretion, it ca
The United States was founded
by the violent overthrow
of a violently founded throne.
The United States was founded
by the violent overthrow
of a violently founded throne.
Every skilled person is to be believed with reference to his own art.
Every skilled person is to be believed with reference to his own art.
Where law ends, tyranny begins.
Where law ends, tyranny begins.
The mills of God work like lightning compared with the law.
The mills of God work like lightning compared with the law.
A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.
A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.
Large skepticism leads to large understanding. Small skepticism
leads to small understanding. No skepticism leads to no
understanding.
Large skepticism leads to large understanding. Small skepticism
leads to small understanding. No skepticism leads to no
understanding.
The believer is happy; the doubter is wise.
The believer is happy; the doubter is wise.
