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Doubt is faith in the main: but faith, on the whole, is…

“Doubt is faith in the main: but faith, on the whole, is doubt; We cannot believe by proof: but could we believe without?” quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
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“Doubt is faith in the main: but faith, on the whole, is doubt; We cannot believe by proof: but could we believe without?”

Algernon Charles Swinburne

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith and doubt are intertwined; belief may exist without proof, yet proof can also inspire faith.

In simple terms: Faith and doubt coexist; belief can be unproven.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty while seeking truth.

Themes

faith doubt belief proof philosophy epistemology

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal introspection
  • academic debate
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile faith with evidence?
  • When is doubt constructive?
A Different Perspective

Absolute certainty is rare.

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