Skepticism is an important historical tool. It is the starting point of all revision of hitherto accepted history.
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Skepticism is not a position that you stake out ahead of time and stick to no matter what.
Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily.
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
Skepticism is the sadism of embittered souls.
The poison of skepticism becomes, like alcoholism, tuberculosis, and some other diseases, much more virulent in a hitherto virgin soil.
Skepticism: the mark and even the pose of the educated mind.
In science, a healthy skepticism is a professional necessity, whereas in religion, having belief without evidence is regarded as a virtue.
Large skepticism leads to large understanding. Small skepticism leads to small understanding. No skepticism leads to no understanding.
Skepticism has never founded empires, established principals, or changed the world's heart. The great doers in history have always been people of faith.
Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.