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“No human testimony can have such force as to prove a miracle, and make it a just foundation for any such system of religion” quote by David Hume
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“No human testimony can have such force as to prove a miracle, and make it a just foundation for any such system of religion”

David Hume

About This Quote

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

Human testimony alone cannot conclusively prove miracles; faith should not rely solely on anecdotal evidence.

In simple terms: Stories alone can’t prove miracles.

Key Takeaway

Seek rational evidence for beliefs.

Themes

faith reason miracle evidence

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

philosophical skeptical

When to use this quote

  • debating religious claims
  • evaluating extraordinary claims
  • academic discussion

Key Concepts

skepticism empistemology religious belief

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence would convince you?
  • How do personal experiences shape belief?
A Different Perspective

Miracles may be interpreted differently across cultures.

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