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“If they be principles evident of themselves, they need nothing to evidence them.” quote by John Tillotson
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“If they be principles evident of themselves, they need nothing to evidence them.”

John Tillotson

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

Self‑evident truths require no proof; they are accepted by intuition.

In simple terms: Obvious truths need no evidence.

Key Takeaway

Trust your intuition for clear truths.

Themes

faith reason intuition

Mood

thoughtful confident

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • ethical dilemmas
  • scientific theories
  • personal beliefs

Key Concepts

epistemology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths do you accept without proof?
  • When should you seek evidence?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue evidence strengthens belief.

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