Believe Quote by Lucretius
“No fact is so simple that it is not harder to believe than to doubt at the first presentation. Equally, there is nothing so mighty or so marvelous that the wonder it evokes does not tend to diminish in time.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Rerum Natura, Book I, c. 50 BC
Simple facts can be harder to accept than doubts, while great wonders lose their awe over time, showing how belief shifts with familiarity.
In simple terms: Simple truths can be harder to believe than doubts; wonders fade with time.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and cherish novelty.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
psychology
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- learning new concepts
- scientific discovery
- first impressions
Key Concepts
cognition
temporal perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we doubt simple facts?
- How does repeated exposure diminish awe?
A Different Perspective
Familiarity can breed complacency.
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