Quote by Voltaire

Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd.

Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the discomfort of doubt while questioning the rationality of absolute certainty. It suggests that although doubt may bring uneasiness or uncertainty, holding absolute certainty is unreasonable and illogical. In this context, doubt can be seen as a necessary aspect of critical thinking, allowing for exploration, personal growth, and the recognition of the limits of our knowledge. Certainty is portrayed as absurd as it implies complete and unchanging knowledge in a world that is complex and full of uncertainties.

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