Evidence Quote by David Hume
““A wise man apportions his beliefs to the evidence.””
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748
Beliefs should be proportioned to the strength of the evidence supporting them.
In simple terms: Match belief to evidence.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence before believing.
Themes
skepticism
reason
belief
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- decision making
- law
- education
Key Concepts
evidence
rationality
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncertain evidence?
- When should you suspend belief?
A Different Perspective
Evidence can be ambiguous or incomplete.
