Quotes About Proof

...and rout the magical mystical moonlight with fierce proof of its own greater power to light, to heat, to make everything known.

It is beyond my power to induce in you a belief in God. There are certain things which are self proved and certain which are not proved at all.

The greatest proof of Christianity for others is not how far a man can logically analyze his reasons for believing, but how far in practice he will stake his life on his belief.

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all argument, and which cannot fail to keep man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is condemnation before investigation.

They Said, "what sign can you give us to see, so that we may believe you?" - John 6: 30 - 31 You do not believe although you have seen... - John 6: 36 - 37

They said, "What sign can you give us to see, so that we may believe." —John 6:30–31 "You do not believe although you have seen." —John 6:36–37

It comes to pass oft that a terrible oath, with a swaggering accent sharply twanged off, gives manhood more approbation than ever proof itself would have earned him.

Be sure of it; give me the ocular proof.

There is nothing anti-intellectual in the leap of faith, for faith is not believing without proof but trusting without reservation.

The USPS owns an envelope, smudged with lunar dust and postmarked on the moon in 1971, that bears a proof for the Apollo 15 stamps yet to be printed.)

It is difficult, almost impossible, in fact, for the scientific community to recognize the fact that Cartesian bifurcation is a philosophic postulate, for which there is absolutely no scientific basis [...] It is not that they can conceive or imagine a scientific proof of that hypothesis; it is rather that they are unable to conceive that it might not be true.

The truly correct proof is one that strikes a harmonious balance between strength and flexibility. There are plenty of proofs that are technically correct but are messy and inelegant or counterintuitive. But it's not something you can put into words—explaining why a formula is beautiful is like trying to explain why the stars are beautiful.

Math has proven the existence of God, because it is absolute and without contradiction; but the devil must exist as well, because we cannot prove it

That was the only sign he ever promised to give the Jews. They were always asking for miracles and signs. He said, "I'll give you no sign but the sign of Jonah, three days and three nights in the belly of the earth and then resurrection" – that is the proof of the Son of God's authority to cleanse his temple.

The fact, if they are there, speak for themselves.

Ignorance of fact is not evidence for fiction.

Don't assume it, prove it.

Marconi said, "I see you have your instruments. Can any of you sing? The old spirituals work best." John said, "I can sing." I said, "No, you can't, John." "Well, I play the guitar." "So can I," said Big Jim. "We have two guitars." I said, "This could not be any stupider." John said, "Dave, you remember the words to 'Camel Holocaust'?" "Ah, once again, you prove me wrong, John.

Beginning with End in focus, a proof of self confidence

Just because you deny facts and science doesn't mean they aren't true

Euclid taught me that without assumptions there is no proof. Therefore, in any argument, examine the assumptions.

It's incredible how much intelligence is used in this world to prove nonsense.

I am not a certified idiot—" "Lack of certification hardly proves intelligence," Will muttered.

No, a proof is a proof...