--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If there is in this world a well-attested…" description: "\"If there is in this world a well-attested account, it is that of vampires. Nothing is lacking: official reports, affidavits of well-known people, of su..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/468/anonymous-1_accounts_if-there-is-in-this-world-a-well-atteste_3132551.jpg" --- # If there is in this world a well-attested account, it is… ![“If there is in this world a well-attested account, it is that of vampires. Nothing is lacking: official reports, affidavits of well-known people, of surgeons, of priests, of magistrates; the judicial proof is most complete. And with all that, who is there who believes in vampires?” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/468/anonymous-1_accounts_if-there-is-in-this-world-a-well-atteste_3132551.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/468/anonymous-1_accounts_if-there-is-in-this-world-a-well-atteste_3132551.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/468/anonymous-1_accounts_if-there-is-in-this-world-a-well-atteste_3132551.jpg) > “If there is in this world a well-attested account, it is that of vampires. Nothing is lacking: official reports, affidavits of well-known people, of surgeons, of priests, of magistrates; the judicial proof is most complete. And with all that, who is there who believes in vampires?” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even with abundant evidence, many dismiss fantastical claims as implausible. **In simple terms:** People ignore evidence for myths. Key Takeaway Question assumptions. Themes skepticism myths evidence Mood critical inquisitive Type philosophical analytical When to use this quote - academic debate - media analysis - critical thinking workshops Key Concepts cognitive bias social proof Questions to Reflect On - Why do we cling to disbelief despite proof? - What role does authority play in belief formation? 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