Skepticism quotes

Welcome to the Skepticism quotes page, where we explore the world of doubt, critical thinking, and questioning. Skepticism is a mindset that challenges assertions and demands evidence and rationality. This category brings together quotes from notable thinkers, philosophers, and scientists who have embraced skepticism as a tool to examine the truth and navigate the complexities of life.

Within these pages, you'll find thought-provoking quotes that inspire a healthy skepticism towards unverified claims, blind faith, and dogma. The Skepticism category invites you to question the status quo, challenge preconceived notions, and scrutinize accepted beliefs. These quotes serve as a reminder that questioning, rather than accepting at face value, is a crucial part of intellectual growth and understanding.

By exploring the wisdom shared in this category, you'll uncover insights on the importance of critical thinking, the dangers of fallacious reasoning, and the value of evidence-based conclusions. These quotes will encourage you to investigate, explore, and seek truth in a world filled with misinformation and pseudoscience.

So, whether you're a seasoned skeptic or simply seeking to develop a more skeptical mindset, dive into these pages and let the words of skepticism ignite your curiosity, challenge your assumptions, and inspire you on a journey of intellectual inquiry.

Kathryn Stockett
Kathryn Stockett
Novelist
I give in and light another cigarette even though last night the surgeon general came on the television set and shook his finger at everybody, trying to convince us that smoking will kill us. But Mother once told me tongue kissing would turn me blind and I'm starting to think it's all just a big plot between the surgeon general and Mother to make sure no one ever has any fun.
I have beliefs, of course, like everyone-but I don't always believe in them.
Doubt is one of the names of intelligence.
Sarah Vowell
Sarah Vowell
Author
The true American patriot is by definition skeptical of the government.
Matt Blaze
Matt Blaze
Researcher in cryptography
The people working in my field also are quite skeptical of our ability to do this. It ultimately boils down to the problem of building complex systems that are reliable and that work, and that problem has long predated the problem of access to encryption keys.
Glenn Reynolds
Glenn Reynolds
Law professor
The proverbial thirteenth chime of the clock - is not only wrong itself, but calls into question everything that came before it.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel Heroes
Superheroes? In New York? Give me a break!
Harvey Mackay
Harvey Mackay
Business Guru & Motivational Speaker
You have to look life straight in the eye. De-mystify your world. Can you really afford to believe magic is for real? Not when time is concerned.
Timothy Leary
Timothy Leary
American psychologist and author
Think for yourself and question authority.
I could never take the idea of religion very seriously.
The European and the North American consider that a book that has been awarded any kind of prize must be good; the Argentine allows for the possibility that the book might not be bad, despite the prize.
Glenn Reynolds
Glenn Reynolds
Law professor
Never trust anyone who calls himself a libertarian socialist. They're bound to be deeply confused, at best.
Timothy Leary
Timothy Leary
American psychologist and author
Think for yourself. Know what you're doing. Question authority.