Quote by Simone Weil

The poison of skepticism becomes, like alcoholism, tuberculosis, and some other diseases, much more virulent in a hitherto virgin soil.

The poison of skepticism becomes, like alcoholism, tuberculo

Summary

This quote implies that skepticism, similar to diseases like alcoholism and tuberculosis, is more damaging when it infiltrates a previously unaffected or innocent mindset. It suggests that individuals who possess a naturally open and trusting disposition may be particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of skepticism. Like a poison spreading in fresh soil, skepticism can be more potent and harmful in those who have not previously been exposed to it.

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Doubt

By Simone Weil

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