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Believe Quote by Ed Parker

“To hear is to doubt, to see is to be deceived, but to feel is to believe.” quote by Ed Parker
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“To hear is to doubt, to see is to be deceived, but to feel is to believe.”

Ed Parker

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Martial Arts, Ed Parker, 1975

Sensing leads to doubt, seeing can deceive, but feeling builds belief.

In simple terms: Feeling is the foundation of belief.

Key Takeaway

Trust intuition over mere perception.

Themes

intuition belief perception

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • self‑defense training
  • mindfulness practice
  • creative problem solving

Key Concepts

philosophy of knowledge psychology martial arts

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you trust feeling over facts?
  • How do doubt and deception shape belief?
A Different Perspective

Rli may overlook empirical evidence.

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