Accurate Quote by David Hume
“The whole is a riddle, an enigma, an inexplicable mystery. Doubt, uncertainty, suspence of judgment appear the only result of ourmost accurate scrutiny, concerning this subject. But such is the frailty of human reason, and such the irresistible contagion of opinion, that even this deliberate doubt could scarcely be upheld; did we not enlarge our view, and opposing one species of superstition to another, set them a quarrelling; while we ourselves, during their fury and contention, happily make our escape into the calm, though obscure, regions of philosophy.”
About This Quote
Human reason is limited; doubts and opinions arise, leading to philosophical escape from contentious debates.
In simple terms: Reason is limited; doubts lead to philosophical escape.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and seek balanced understanding.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
human nature
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal reflection
- ethical decision‑making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
skepticism
opinion
reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- How to discern reliable knowledge?
- When is doubt productive?
A Different Perspective
May lead to relativism and indecision.
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