Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.

Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.

The practical effect of a belief is the real test of its soundness.

The practical effect of a belief is the real test of its soundness.

The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them.

The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them.

Just as no one can be forced into belief, so no one can be forced into unbelief.

Just as no one can be forced into belief, so no one can be forced into unbelief.

What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the wish to find out, which is the exact opposite.

What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the wish to find out, which is the exact opposite.

I take people very seriously. People are all I take seriously, in fact. Therefore, I have nothing but sympathy for read more

I take people very seriously. People are all I take seriously, in fact. Therefore, I have nothing but sympathy for how people behave - and nothing but laughter to console them with.

Tell me your profession, and I will anticipate your beliefs.

Tell me your profession, and I will anticipate your beliefs.

Success begins with belief and ends with doubt.

Success begins with belief and ends with doubt.

We are born believing. A man bears beliefs, as a tree bears beauty.

We are born believing. A man bears beliefs, as a tree bears beauty.