Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

First there is a time when we believe everything, then for a little while we believe with discrimination, then we believe nothing whatever, and then we believe everything again - and, moreover, give reasons why we believe.

First there is a time when we believe everything, then for a

Summary

This quote alludes to the cyclical nature of our beliefs and how they evolve throughout our lives. Initially, when we are young and naive, we tend to believe everything we are told without questioning it. As we grow older and gain experience, we become more discerning and start to differentiate between what is credible and what is not. Eventually, there might come a phase of skepticism where we doubt everything, questioning even the most reliable information. Nevertheless, there is a propensity to return to a state of believing everything again, often accompanied by providing justifications for our beliefs. This quote highlights the fluid and ever-changing nature of our convictions.

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By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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