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“The sceptic, when he plunges into the depths of infidelity, like the miser who leaps from the shipwreck, will find that the treasures which he bears about him will only sink him deeper in the abyss.” quote by Charles Caleb Colton
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“The sceptic, when he plunges into the depths of infidelity, like the miser who leaps from the shipwreck, will find that the treasures which he bears about him will only sink him deeper in the abyss.”

Charles Caleb Colton

About This Quote

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

Skepticism can trap you deeper when you cling to false treasures, leading to greater ruin.

In simple terms: Clinging to false beliefs deepens trouble.

Key Takeaway

Let go of false values.

Themes

skepticism trust selfawareness

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

philosophical advisory

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • financial decisions

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs are sinking you?
  • How can you test their value?
A Different Perspective

False beliefs can be hard to recognize.

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