Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Skepticism is the sadism of embittered souls.
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.
There is a kind of courtesy in skepticism. It would be an offense against polite conventions to press our doubts too far.
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
The poison of skepticism becomes, like alcoholism, tuberculosis, and some other diseases, much more virulent in a hitherto virgin soil.
Chastity is the cement of civilization and progress. Without it there is no stability in society, and without it one cannot attain the Science of Life.
Skepticism is an important historical tool. It is the starting point of all revision of hitherto accepted history.
I encourage active skepticism - when people are being skeptical because they're trying to identify the best course of action. They're trying to identify the next step for themselves or other people.
Do not let yourself be tainted with a barren skepticism.
Skepticism is not a position that you stake out ahead of time and stick to no matter what.