Agnostic Quote by Clarence Darrow
“Any one who thinks is an agnostic about something, otherwise he must believe that he is possessed of all knowledge. And the proper place for such a person is in the madhouse or the home for the feeble-minded.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture, 1905
Thinking reveals ignorance; claiming total knowledge is delusional and dangerous.
In simple terms: Thinking shows limits; claiming all knowledge is false.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, stay humble.
Themes
humility
knowledge
critical thinking
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates
- academic discourse
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
agnosticism
epistemology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever assume you know everything?
- How does humility improve learning?
A Different Perspective
Believing you know everything can lead to arrogance.
