Quotes About Skepticism

It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, that when some very great and unexpected good news is brought to us, we find it very difficult to credit it.

It is unfair to believe everything we hear about lawyers, some of it might not be true.

Scientists are skeptics. It's unfortunate that the word 'skeptic' has taken on other connotations in the culture involving nihilism and cynicism. Really, in its pure and original meaning, it's just thoughtful inquiry.

A lie has always a certain amount of weight with those who wish to believe it.

Seeing, contrary to popular wisdom, isn't believing. It's where belief stops, because it isn't needed any more.

He that in the ordinary affairs of life would admit of nothing but direct plain demonstration would be sure of nothing in this world but of perishing quickly.

The very existence of the bicycle is an offense to reason and wisdom.

...you do yourself no favour if you let your sense of doubt-mistrust-scepticism to rise up within you to the point where you must look every gift horse in the mouth...

If your believed in book-told god is a silly sod, you too are.

Psychics, astrology, tarot cards - all these mystical non-sense are signs of a weak mind. Whenever such garbage starts grabbing hold of you, seek the help of a physician or therapist.

...atheism leaves no room for excuses...

Never trust books on the question of whether or not to trust your rational thinking. Trust your rational thinking on the question of whether or not to trust the books.

Definitions from Mulla Do-PiazaAdherent:Someone who will believe anything except what he should.

Where there is SMOKE there is usually FIRE. Believe NONE of what you hear and HALF of what you SEE!

Question everything and start from yourself.

Those who believe everything they read probably should refrain from reading.

Never trust anyone Daniel, especially the people you admire

Believe nothing, no matter who said it, even if I said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and common sense

Were a million people to believe in bullshit, it yet is just bull crap.

I regard irreligious people as pioneers. If there had been no priesthood the world would have advanced ten thousand times better than it has now.

Don't waste my time- I'm not stupid, and I'm not gullible.

Women expect us to like them, but they don't even like each other

I tell women not to believe everything they read about fashion.

Every man I meet wants to protect me. I can't figure out what from.