Quote by Mark Twain

There are those who scoff at the schoolboy, calling him frivolous andshallow: Yet it was the schoolboy who said 'Faith is believing what youknow ain't so'.

There are those who scoff at the schoolboy, calling him friv

Summary

This quote highlights the wisdom in the seemingly naÃ¯ve perspective of a schoolboy. Despite being dismissed as frivolous by some, the quote suggests that the schoolboy recognizes the importance of faith. It implies that faith goes beyond simply believing what is known to be true, but rather involves the ability to believe in things that may not have concrete evidence. It challenges the notion that faith is irrational or foolish, showcasing the value of possessing a childlike faith that is open to the unknown.

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