Quote by Roger Bacon

Argument is conclusive, but it does not remove doubt, so that the mind may rest in the sure knowledge of the truth, unless it finds it by the method of experiment.

Argument is conclusive, but it does not remove doubt, so tha

Summary

This quote by Roger Bacon suggests that while logical arguments can be persuasive, they do not completely eliminate uncertainty. In order to truly have a conviction in the truth, one must find it through the process of experimentation. In other words, gaining hands-on experience and practical evidence is necessary to have a firm understanding of what is true, as solely relying on arguments and theories might leave doubt lingering in the mind.

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By Roger Bacon

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