Doubt Quotes

Thomas did not believe the resurrection (John 20:25), and, as they say, would not believe without having ocular and manual demonstration himself. So neither will I, and the reason is equally as good for me, and for every other person, as for Thomas.

Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man. Placed in an isthmus of a middle state, A being darkly wise and rudely great: With too much knowledge for the sceptic sice, With too much weakness for the stoic’s pride, He hangs between; in doubt to act or rest; […]

We know accurately only when we know little; with knowledge doubt increases.

How prone to doubt, how cautious are the wise!

If you must tell me your opinions, tell me what you believe in. I have plenty of doubts of my own.

Who shall decide when doctors disagree, And soundest casuists doubt, like you and me?

Don’t give us your doubts, gives us your certainties, for we have doubts enough of our own.

O Lord – if there is a Lord; save my soul – if I have a soul.

To have doubted one’s own first principles is the mark of a civilized man.