Quote by Albert Pike

Doubt, the essential preliminary of all improvement and discovery, must accompany the stages of man's onward progress. The faculty of doubting and questioning, without which those of comparison and judgment would be useless, is itself a divine prerogative of the reason.

Doubt, the essential preliminary of all improvement and disc

Summary

This quote suggests that doubt is a necessary part of human progress and advancement. It argues that doubt is essential because it drives improvement and discovery. The ability to question and doubt is considered a divine privilege of human reason, as it allows for the use of comparison and judgment to make meaningful advancements. In essence, doubt is portrayed as a critical aspect of human development and is instrumental in pushing society forward.

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By Albert Pike

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