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“Let none henceforth seek needless cause to approve The faith they owe; when earnestly they seek Such proof, conclude, they then begin to fail.” quote by John Milton
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“Let none henceforth seek needless cause to approve The faith they owe; when earnestly they seek Such proof, conclude, they then begin to fail.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667

Blindly seeking proof of faith leads to failure; true belief should be sincere, not forced.

In simple terms: Seeking proof can undermine faith.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate genuine belief.

Themes

faith reason spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious debate
  • personal doubt
  • theological study

Key Concepts

faith vs reason self‑deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is the role of doubt in belief?
  • How to balance faith and evidence?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith without questioning can be dangerous.

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