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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 path of sound credence is through the thick forest of skepticism.
The path of sound credence is through the thick forest of skepticism.
Great intellects are skeptical.
Great intellects are skeptical.
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
A cynic might suggest as the motto of modern life this simple legend - 'Just as good as the real.'
A cynic might suggest as the motto of modern life this simple legend - 'Just as good as the real.'
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.
Education has failed in a very serious way to convey the most important lesson science can teach: skepticism
Education has failed in a very serious way to convey the most important lesson science can teach: skepticism
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy
Idealism is what precedes experience, cynicism is what follows.
Idealism is what precedes experience, cynicism is what follows.