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“Belief is nothing but a more vivid, lively, forcible, firm, steady conception of an object, than what the imagination alone is ever able to attain.” quote by David Hume
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“Belief is nothing but a more vivid, lively, forcible, firm, steady conception of an object, than what the imagination alone is ever able to attain.”

David Hume

About This Quote

Source Treatise: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748

Belief is a stronger, more vivid mental image than what imagination alone can achieve.

In simple terms: Belief is stronger than imagination.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate belief to strengthen convictions.

Themes

belief imagination conviction

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • goal setting
  • faith practices
  • creative endeavors

Key Concepts

epistemology psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs do you hold without proof?
  • How does belief shape your actions?
A Different Perspective

Belief can be misplaced without evidence.

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