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Quote by Francis Bacon
Suspicions that the mind, of itself, gathers, are but buzzes; but

Suspicions that the mind, of itself, gathers, are but buzzes; but suspicions that are artificially nourished and put into mens heads by the tales and whisperings of others, have stings. – Francis Bacon

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It is true, that a little philosophy inclineth mans mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth mens minds about to religion. – Francis Bacon

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Skeptics are never deceived. – Proverb

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Great doubts deep wisdom. Small doubts little wisdom. – Chinese Proverb

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Whether your faith is that there is a God or that there is not a God, if you dont have any doubts you are either kidding yourself or asleep. Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving. – Frederick Buechner

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A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it is a forgery. – Morris Bender

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Pray that you will never have to bear all that you are able to endure. – Yiddish Proverb

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