You May Also Like / View all maxioms
It is wrong always, everywhere and for everyone to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.
It is wrong always, everywhere and for everyone to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.
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.
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.
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.
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
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.
'Dying for an idea,' again, sounds well enough, but why not let the idea die instead of you?
'Dying for an idea,' again, sounds well enough, but why not let the idea die instead of you?
One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.
One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.
