Skepticism: the mark and even the pose of the educated mind.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
Doubt is the middle position between knowledge and ignorance. It encompasses cynicism but also genuine questioning.
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.
Everybody's part of the greater whole and skepticism and virtue are a part of that.
The natural cause of the human mind is certainly from credulity to skepticism.
Only a well-rounded intellect, a spirit nourished in the eternal sources of intelligence and culture, of justice and wisdom, is a safeguard against both indifference and skepticism.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
Skepticism is an important historical tool. It is the starting point of all revision of hitherto accepted history.
Skepticism is the sadism of embittered souls.
Skepticism is not a position that you stake out ahead of time and stick to no matter what.