Belief Quote by Charles Sanders Peirce
“Doubt is an uneasy and dissatisfied state from which we struggle to free ourselves and pass into the state of belief; while the latter is a calm and satisfactory state which we do not wish to avoid, or to change to a belief in anything else.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Collected Papers of Charles S. Peirce, 1931
Doubt is a restless mental condition that drives us to seek certainty, while belief offers a settled, comfortable state we tend to maintain.
In simple terms: Doubt pushes us to find truth; belief gives peace.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubt to grow, but cherish belief for stability.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
psychology
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
aphilosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- personal growth
- scientific inquiry
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
certainty
comfort
intellectual humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does doubt serve as a catalyst for learning?
- When might belief hinder progress?
A Different Perspective
Belief can blind us to new evidence if unexamined.
