Quote by Vera Farmiga

Doubt is the middle position between knowledge and ignorance. It encompasses cynicism but also genuine questioning.

Doubt is the middle position between knowledge and ignorance

Summary

This quote suggests that doubt plays a crucial role in our pursuit of understanding. Positioned between knowledge and ignorance, doubt allows for both skepticism and sincere inquiries. It acknowledges the existence of cynicism, which entails doubting or distrusting everything, but it also encompasses genuine questioning in our quest for knowledge. Doubt encourages critical thinking, skepticism, and the exploration of different perspectives, enabling us to challenge and expand our own understanding of the world.

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By Vera Farmiga

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