Believe Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Je ne crois que les histoires dont les te moins se feraient e gorger. I only believe in histories told by witnesses who would have had their throats slit.”
About This Quote
Only firsthand witness accounts are trustworthy; second‑hand stories are unreliable.
In simple terms: Trust only those who saw it themselves.
Key Takeaway
Seek direct evidence.
Themes
truth
witness
reliability
history
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- legal testimony
- historical research
- news reporting
Key Concepts
epistemology
skepticism
source criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify indirect information?
- When is testimony sufficient?
A Different Perspective
Second‑hand accounts can still hold value.
