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“For faith, as well intentioned as it may be, must be built on facts, not fiction - faith in fiction is a damnable false hope.” quote by Thomas A. Edison
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“For faith, as well intentioned as it may be, must be built on facts, not fiction - faith in fiction is a damnable false hope.”

Thomas A. Edison

About This Quote

Faith should be grounded in evidence rather than wishful thinking; otherwise it becomes a harmful illusion.

In simple terms: Faith needs facts, not fantasies.

Key Takeaway

Base belief on evidence.

Themes

faith reason truth

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • policy making
  • personal decisions
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

epistemology critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your core beliefs?
  • When is intuition valuable?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on facts can ignore emotional needs.

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