--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A Sceptick therefore, who because he…" description: "\"A Sceptick therefore, who because he finds that Truths are not universally received, doubts of their existence, is just as foolish as a man who should ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e36/james-boswell-7136_doubt_a-sceptick-therefore-who-because-he-find_1993873.jpg" --- # A Sceptick therefore, who because he finds that Truths are… ![“A Sceptick therefore, who because he finds that Truths are not universally received, doubts of their existence, is just as foolish as a man who should try large shoes upon little feet, and little shoes upon large feet, and finding that they did not fit.” quote by James Boswell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e36/james-boswell-7136_doubt_a-sceptick-therefore-who-because-he-find_1993873.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e36/james-boswell-7136_doubt_a-sceptick-therefore-who-because-he-find_1993873.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e36/james-boswell-7136_doubt_a-sceptick-therefore-who-because-he-find_1993873.jpg) > “A Sceptick therefore, who because he finds that Truths are not universally received, doubts of their existence, is just as foolish as a man who should try large shoes upon little feet, and little shoes upon large feet, and finding that they did not fit.” [James Boswell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-boswell/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Dismissing truths because they aren't universal is as foolish as forcing mismatched expectations. **In simple terms:** Avoid rigid judgments. Key Takeaway Embrace flexible thinking. Themes philosophy critical thinking humility Mood thoughtful analytical Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - debates - teaching - personal growth Key Concepts relativism epistemology Questions to Reflect On - How do you test a belief’s validity? - When do you accept uncertainty? 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