Quote by William Hazlitt

To give a reason for anything is to breed a doubt of it.

To give a reason for anything is to breed a doubt of it.

Summary

This quote suggests that providing a reason or explanation for something may introduce doubt or skepticism towards it. By offering an explanation, it leaves room for others to question or challenge the validity of that particular thing or idea. The quote emphasizes the notion that sometimes it is better to allow things to exist without justification, as providing reasoning can lead to uncertainty or uncertainty in the minds of others.

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Reason

By William Hazlitt

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