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Belief Quote by David Hume

“A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.” quote by David Hume
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“A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.”

David Hume

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.

Key Takeaway

Base opinions on proof.

Themes

reason skepticism epistemology

Mood

analytical critical

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • scientific method
  • legal judgments
  • personal decisions

Key Concepts

evidence rationality belief formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle beliefs with limited evidence?
  • When should you suspend judgment?
A Different Perspective

Evidence can be incomplete or ambiguous.

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