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Every man, at the bottom of his heart, wants to do right. But only he can do right who knows read more
Every man, at the bottom of his heart, wants to do right. But only he can do right who knows right; only he knows right who thinks right; only he thinks right who believes right.
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.
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.
Tell me your profession, and I will anticipate your beliefs.
Tell me your profession, and I will anticipate your beliefs.
I always prefer to believe the best of everybody, it saves so much trouble.
I always prefer to believe the best of everybody, it saves so much trouble.
Nothing is so firmly believed as what we least know.
Nothing is so firmly believed as what we least know.
Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them.
The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them.
Martyrdom has always been a proof of the intensity, never of the correctness of a belief.
Martyrdom has always been a proof of the intensity, never of the correctness of a belief.