Belief Quote by Thomas Browne
“That miracles have been, I do believe; that they may yet be wrought by the living, I do not deny; but I have no confidence on those which are fathered on the dead.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pseudodoxia Epidemica, 1646
Miracles of the living are credible, but those claimed from the dead lack trustworthiness.
In simple terms: Live actions are believable; dead claims are doubtful.
Key Takeaway
Trust present effort, question inherited miracles.
Themes
skepticism
faith
history
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- religious belief
- cultural myths
Key Concepts
critical thinking
historical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern 'miracles' do we accept without evidence?
- How can we balance reverence and skepticism?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith in tradition can hinder progress.
