Quote by Blaise Pascal

Nothing fortifies scepticism more than the fact that there are some who are not sceptics; if all were so, they would be wrong.

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Summary

This quote suggests that skepticism is strengthened when there are people who hold different beliefs or viewpoints. The presence of these non-skeptics challenges and allows for the examination of different ideas and arguments. It implies that if everyone shared the same skeptical perspective, it would lead to error or closed-mindedness. Therefore, the existence of non-skeptics serves as a necessary contrast that reinforces the importance of critical thinking and safeguards against unquestioning acceptance.

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By Blaise Pascal

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