Quotes About Skepticism

But then peace, peace I am so mistrustful of it so much afraid that it means a sort of weakness and giving in.

Where TV lets you down, I'm discovering, is by not convincing you how things really work in the world. Like, do buses stop anywhere along the road, to pick up any kind of asshole, or do you have to be at a regular bus stop?

Bel let her talk—as a matter of fact it would have been difficult to stop her—and there was no harm in listening as long as she did not allow herself to believe a word Louise was saying. It's a dream, thought Bel. It's a fairy-tale. Fairy-tales don't happen.

Of course they all have the radio now and listen to it in their homes so they understand English—or what they are pleased to call Oxford English," said Mr. Semple with scorn. " Oxford English—that's what they call it, Mr. Kirke. Did you ever hear the like of that?

Next time you wish to feed me poison, warn me first," Loor demanded. (The Merchant of Death)

There's so many people who come to me here in L.A., promising me this and promising me that. What I'm learning is figuring out what's real versus what's just talk.

It is very nearly impossible... to become an educated person in a country so distrustful of the independent mind.

It is interesting to come across people who feel that a ghost communicating via a spell-checker is less far-fetched than a software glitch.

As a non believer I don't get the idea of asking god for things via prayer.

For athletes, it's extremely tough to trust people with your finances. It's so easy to be victimized.

Three-card monte is one of the most persistent and effective cons in history. The games still pop up along city streets. But we tend to dismiss the victims as rubes.

The biggest lesson I learned from Vietnam is not to trust our own government statements. I had no idea until then that you could not rely on them.

Members of Congress concerned about human rights in Vietnam are right to maintain a healthy skepticism about its government's intentions.

I am of the Vietnam generation; therefore, I feel mistrustful of the military.

Sandy Hook is a synthetic, completely fake, with actors - in my view, manufactured.

We should keep in mind that it is easy to concoct stories explaining the past or to become confident about dubious scenarios of the future. We should view both explanations and prophecies with skepticism.

I always have had a slightly jaundiced view about people who promote books about themselves.

It's nothing for you to worry about." "Whenever someone says that," Pandora said, "it always means the opposite. Along with 'It's only a scratch' or 'Worse things happen at sea.' " "Or," Clara added glumly, 'I'm only going out for a pint.

Justine, whenever someone says 'this is for your own good,' it's a guarantee they're about to cause you some kind of damage.

Despite a lifetime of social indoctrination, Marcus did not believe in aristocracy of any kind.

I've had no time for sweethearting. To be sure, I've no' met the woman who could tempt me away from a single life." Merritt's brows lifted. "What kind of woman will she be?" "I'll expect I'll know when I find her.

I'm afraid Helen can't go anywhere at the moment. She's been in bed all day, ill with a nervous condition." His eyes changed, some unfathomable emotion spangling the dark depths. "A nervous condition," he repeated, his voice iced with scorn. "That seems a common complaint among aristocratic ladies. Someday I'd like to know what makes you all so nervous.

I'm not kind, darling. I'm only nice to people when I'm planning to take advantage of them." Lillian responded with a carefree grin, daring to ask, "Am I in danger from you, my lord?" Though his expression remained relaxed with good humor, his eyes were disturbingly intent. "I'm afraid so.

From what I've seen so far," Devon remarked, "it would be far more sensible to set fire to this rotting heap of timber rather than to try and repair it." Kathleen's eyes widened. "Eversby Priory is historic. It's four hundred years old." "So is the plumbing, I'll wager.