Believe Quote by Joseph Addison
“When I consider the Question, Whether there are such Persons in the World as those we call Witches? My Mind is divided between the two opposite Opinions; or rather I believe in general that there is, and has been such a thing as Witchcraft; but at the same time can give no Credit to any Particular Instance of it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Spectator, No. 411, 1712
The author doubts specific witchcraft but acknowledges belief in its existence, yet finds no concrete evidence.
In simple terms: Witchcraft may exist but lacks proof.
Key Takeaway
Remain skeptical without dismissing possibilities.
Themes
skepticism
belief
evidence
history
folklore
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- historical research
- critical thinking
- debate on supernatural
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
epistemology
cultural belief
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards of proof are required for supernatural claims?
- How does cultural context shape belief in witchcraft?
A Different Perspective
Evidence is anecdotal and often biased.
