Quote by David Hume

Belief is nothing but a more vivid, lively, forcible, firm, steady conception of an object, than what the imagination alone is ever able to attain.

Belief is nothing but a more vivid, lively, forcible, firm,

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This quote suggests that belief is a heightened and intensified understanding of an object or idea, surpassing what mere imagination can achieve. It implies that belief involves a stronger, more intense mental grasp of a concept, one that is vivid, lively, powerful, unwavering, and firm. It implies that belief is a deeper conviction that goes beyond the realm of imagination, indicating a more certain and concrete understanding of the subject matter.

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