Certain Quote by Saint Augustine
“Everyone who observes himself doubting observes a truth, and about that which he observes he is certain; therefore he is certain about a truth. Everyone therefore who doubts whether truth exists has in himself a truth on which not to doubt… Hence one who can doubt at all ought not to doubt the existence of truth.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Truth, Saint Augustine, 397 AD
Doubt reveals truth; if you doubt, you acknowledge an underlying certainty, so truth must exist.
In simple terms: Doubt confirms truth’s existence.
Key Takeaway
Accept that truth underlies all doubt.
Themes
truth
philosophy
faith
certainty
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- theological study
- debate
- education
Key Concepts
ontology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does doubt lead to deeper understanding?
- Can certainty exist without doubt?
A Different Perspective
Some argue doubt can be endless.
