Apostles Quote by Robert Smythe Hichens
“People talk so much to me about the beauty of confidence. They seem to entirely ignore the much more subtle beauty of doubt. To believe is very dull. To doubt is intensely engrossing. The Apostle Thomas was artistic up to a certain point. He appreciated the value of shadows in a picture. To be on the alert is to live. To be lulled into security is to die.”
About This Quote
Embracing doubt fuels curiosity and growth more than blind confidence.
In simple terms: Doubt sparks deeper insight than certainty.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions to grow.
Themes
doubt
confidence
curiosity
self-awareness
growth
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
Apostles:0
Appreciated:0
Artistic:0
Beauty:0
Believe:0
Certain:0
Confidence:0
Dies:0
Doubt:1
Dull:0
People:0
Security:0
Seems:0
Shadow:0
Subtle:0
Values:0
People Talk:0
Doubt Believe:0
Doubt Intensely:0
Dull Doubt:0
When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal development
- spiritual exploration
- academic research
Key Concepts
critical thinking
existential reflection
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does doubt enrich your decisions?
- When does confidence become a barrier?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can paralyze action and blind to nuance.
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