Quote by Sextus Empiricus, Outlines of Py
...although both the Academics and the Pyrrhonian Skeptics say that they believe some things, yet here too the difference between the two philosophies is quite plain. For the word believe has different meanings; it means not to resist but simply to follow without any strong impulse or inclination, as the boy is said to believe his tutor; but sometimes it means to assent to a thing of deliberate choice and with a kind of sympathy due to strong desire, as when the incontinent man believes him who approves of an extravagant mode of life. Since, therefore, Carneades and Cleitomachus declare that a strong inclination accompanies their credence
Summary
In this quote, the author discusses the difference between the beliefs held by the Academics and the Pyrrhonian Skeptics. They point out that the term "believe" can have different meanings. It can be used to describe a passive acceptance, where one simply follows without any strong feeling or inclination, similar to a young boy trusting his tutor. On the other hand, "believe" can also denote an active choice to assent to something, driven by a strong desire or sympathy. The author explains that the Academics and Pyrrhonian Skeptics differ in the type of inclinations that accompany their beliefs. The former claim a strong inclination, while the latter do not specify the nature of the accompanying inclination.
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