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    Modern cynics and skeptics... see no harm in paying those to whom they entrust the minds of their children a smaller wage than is paid to those to whom they entrust the care of their plumbing.

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It's not so much what you have to learn if you accept weird theories, it's what you have to UNlearn.

It's not so much what you have to learn if you accept weird theories, it's what you have to UNlearn.

by Isaac Asimov Found in: Skepticism Quotes,
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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

by George Santayana Found in: Skepticism Quotes,
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An open mind, like an open window, should be screened to keep the bugs out.

An open mind, like an open window, should be screened to keep the bugs out.

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To believe in luck - is skepticism

To believe in luck - is skepticism

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For the skeptic there remains only one consolation: if there should be such a thing as superhuman law it is read more

For the skeptic there remains only one consolation: if there should be such a thing as superhuman law it is administered with subhuman inefficiency.

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Believe nothing and be on your guard against everything.

Believe nothing and be on your guard against everything.

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Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy.

Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy.

by Napoleon Bonaparte Found in: Skepticism Quotes,
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Skepticism, riddling the faith of yesterday, prepared the way for the faith of tomorrow.

Skepticism, riddling the faith of yesterday, prepared the way for the faith of tomorrow.

by Romain Rolland Found in: Skepticism Quotes,
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Great intellects are skeptical.

Great intellects are skeptical.

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