Age of reason Quote by Thomas Paine
![“...Thomas did not believe the resurrection [John 20:25], and, as they say, would not believe without having ocular and manual demonstration himself. So neither will I, and the reason is equally as good for me, and for every other person, as for Thomas.” quote by Thomas Paine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8f1/thomas-paine-267_age-of-reason_thomas-did-not-believe-the-resurrection_650433.jpg)
“...Thomas did not believe the resurrection [John 20:25], and, as they say, would not believe without having ocular and manual demonstration himself. So neither will I, and the reason is equally as good for me, and for every other person, as for Thomas.”
About This Quote
The speaker doubts a claim without personal, tangible evidence, insisting that belief requires direct observation.
In simple terms: Belief needs personal proof.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence before believing.
Themes
skepticism
faith
evidence
Mood
questioning
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical.
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- legal testimony
- medical diagnosis
- historical research
Key Concepts
empiricism
personal verification
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you?
- Is indirect evidence ever sufficient?
A Different Perspective
Personal proof may be impossible to obtain for some claims.
![“We've hired the calmest babies in the world to play the hysterical Thomas. One did finally start to cry but stopped every time Chris [Newman (assistant director)] yelled 'Action'. ... Babies smiled all afternoon. Buddhist babies. They didn't cry once. We, however, were all in tears by 5 p.m.” quote by Emma Thompson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/266/emma-thompson-3232_babies_we-ve-hired-the-calmest-babies-in-the-wo_2774611.jpg)
![“All this [Paul's writing] is nothing better than the jargon of a conjurer who picks up phrases he does not understand to confound the credulous people who come to have their fortune told. Age of Reason” quote by Thomas Paine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/462/thomas-paine-267_age_all-this-paul-s-writing-is-nothing-bette_1361138.jpg)
![“When a man has so far corrupted and prostituted the chastity of his mind, as to [profess] things he does not believe, he has prepared himself for the commission of every other crime.” quote by Thomas Paine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1a2/thomas-paine-267_age-of-reason_when-a-man-has-so-far-corrupted-and-pros_852248.jpg)
