Belief Quote by David Hume
“A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding", 1748
Beliefs should be proportionally aligned with supporting evidence.
In simple terms: Match belief to evidence.
Base opinions on proof.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific method
- legal judgments
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle beliefs with limited evidence?
- When should you suspend judgment?
Evidence can be incomplete or ambiguous.