--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: No one, in the world's whole history…" description: "\"No one, in the world's whole history, ever attempted to substantiate a truth by a miracle. Truth scorns the assistance of miracle. Nothing but falsehoo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1c/anonymous-1_evidence_no-one-in-the-world-s-whole-history-ever_3056889.jpg" --- # No one, in the world's whole history, ever attempted to… ![“No one, in the world's whole history, ever attempted to substantiate a truth by a miracle. Truth scorns the assistance of miracle. Nothing but falsehood ever attested itself by signs and wonders. No miracle ever was performed, and no sane man ever thought he had performed one, and until one is…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1c/anonymous-1_evidence_no-one-in-the-world-s-whole-history-ever_3056889.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1c/anonymous-1_evidence_no-one-in-the-world-s-whole-history-ever_3056889.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b1c/anonymous-1_evidence_no-one-in-the-world-s-whole-history-ever_3056889.jpg) > “No one, in the world's whole history, ever attempted to substantiate a truth by a miracle. Truth scorns the assistance of miracle. Nothing but falsehood ever attested itself by signs and wonders. No miracle ever was performed, and no sane man ever thought he had performed one, and until one is performed, there can be no evidence of the existence of any power superior to, and independent of nature.” [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. Miracles cannot prove truth; truth stands independent of supernatural signs, and evidence of a higher power must be natural. **In simple terms:** Truth doesn't need miracles; evidence must be natural. Key Takeaway Seek rational evidence over supernatural claims. Themes skepticism truth evidence Mood critical inquisitive Type philosophical skeptical When to use this quote - debates on miracles - scientific inquiry - religious discourse Key Concepts philosophy science theology Questions to Reflect On - What role do miracles play in personal belief? - Can non‑miraculous experiences be equally profound? 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