Men become civilized, not in proportion to their willingness to believe, but in proportion to their readiness to doubt.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Men are nearly always willing to believe what they wish.
Men are swayed more by fear than by reverence.
Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.
The mark of a truly civilized man is confidence in the strength and security derived from the inquiring mind.
Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their ability to act according to their beliefs.
Men who are in earnest are not afraid of consequences.
Men freely believe that which they desire.
Man is a credulous animal, and must believe something; in the absence of good grounds for belief, he will be satisfied with bad ones.
Men willingly believe what they wish.