Quote by Alfred Tennyson

There lives more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the creeds.

There lives more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in

Summary

This quote, attributed to the English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, suggests that doubt can be a catalyst for deeper faith than blind belief in religious or ideological doctrines. It implies that questioning and critically examining one's beliefs can lead to a more genuine and meaningful faith, as opposed to blindly following without understanding. Tennyson emphasizes the importance of honest doubt as a means to genuinely wrestle with and ultimately strengthen one's faith.

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By Alfred Tennyson

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