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“To doubt has more of faith ... than that blank negation of all such thoughts and feelings which is the lot of the herd of church-and-meeting trotters.” quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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“To doubt has more of faith ... than that blank negation of all such thoughts and feelings which is the lot of the herd of church-and-meeting trotters.”

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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 be a stronger belief than outright denial, especially within rigid groups.

In simple terms: Doubt can be a form of faith.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions critically.

Themes

skepticism faith conformity critical thinking

Mood

thought‑provoking reflective philosophical

Type

literary critical introspective

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • personal reflection
  • group discussions

Key Concepts

philosophy religious critique individualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you doubted a widely accepted belief?
  • How can healthy doubt coexist with community?
A Different Perspective

Doubt may lead to isolation.

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