Quote by George Eliot

scepticism, as we know, can never be thoroughly applied, else life would come to a standstill

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Summary

This quote suggests that while doubt and skepticism can be useful in questioning things and seeking truth, if taken to an extreme, it can prevent progress and action. If everyone consistently doubted everything, life would become stagnant, and no decisions or advancements would be made. While healthy skepticism is vital for critical thinking, it is important to strike a balance between being questioning and being able to move forward and make decisions based on the information available.

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