Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.
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Skepticism is not a position that you stake out ahead of time and stick to no matter what.
Skepticism is an important historical tool. It is the starting point of all revision of hitherto accepted history.
Large skepticism leads to large understanding. Small skepticism leads to small understanding. No skepticism leads to no understanding.
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily.
Skepticism is the sadism of embittered souls.
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.
The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.
Philosophy goes no further than probabilities, and in every assertion keeps a doubt in reserve.
Skepticism: the mark and even the pose of the educated mind.
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