Quote by Joey Skaggs

It would make life much easier if I could have total faith and not question everything all the time, but I can't do it and I won't do it.

It would make life much easier if I could have total faith a

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's reluctance to blindly accept everything without questioning. They express a desire for a life of complete faith and certainty, acknowledging that it would simplify things. However, they assert their refusal to adopt this approach, emphasizing that they are unable and unwilling to relinquish their natural inclination to question and seek understanding. The quote highlights the speaker's commitment to critical thinking and maintaining a sense of autonomy and intellectual curiosity.

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By Joey Skaggs

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