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I don't say it was likely -- I only say it is true.

“I don't say it was likely -- I only say it is true.” quote by Elizabeth Inchbald
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““I don't say it was likely -- I only say it is true.””

Elizabeth Inchbald

About This Quote

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

Truth can be accepted without proof; belief in reality may rest on conviction rather than likelihood.

In simple terms: Truth is accepted even if unlikely.

Key Takeaway

Trust evidence over probability.

Themes

belief truth philosophy

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • legal judgments
  • personal decisions
  • scientific theories
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

epistemology logic faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should we accept truth without proof?
  • How do we balance likelihood and conviction?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with empirical standards.

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