When I was young I was sure of everything; in a few years, having been mistaken a thousand times, I read more

When I was young I was sure of everything; in a few years, having been mistaken a thousand times, I was not half so sure of most things as I was before; at present, I am hardly sure of anything but what God has revealed to me.

There are very few certainties that touch us all in this mortal experience, but one of the absolutes is that read more

There are very few certainties that touch us all in this mortal experience, but one of the absolutes is that we will experience hardship and stress at some point.

Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies.

Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies.

In essence we have become addicted to the certainty, sureness or sense of security that our faith provides

In essence we have become addicted to the certainty, sureness or sense of security that our faith provides

There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing.

There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing.

In these matters the only certainty is that there is nothing certain.

In these matters the only certainty is that there is nothing certain.

To be absolutely certain about something, one must know everything or nothing about it.

To be absolutely certain about something, one must know everything or nothing about it.

To be positive: to be mistaken at the top of one's voice.

To be positive: to be mistaken at the top of one's voice.

Isn't it the moment of most profound doubt that gives birth to new certainties? Perhaps hopelessness is the very soil read more

Isn't it the moment of most profound doubt that gives birth to new certainties? Perhaps hopelessness is the very soil that nourishes human hope; perhaps one could never find sense in life without first experiencing its absurdity...