To have doubted one's own first principles is the mark of a civilized man.

  • -- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. 小奥利弗·温德尔·霍姆斯

怀疑自己的首要原则是文明人的标志。

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When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities.

当人们最确定和傲慢的时候,他们往往是最错误的,没有经过适当的深思熟虑就对激情发表看法,而只有深思熟虑才能使他们避免最荒唐的事情。

The beginning of wisdom is found in doubting; by doubting we come to the question, and by seeking we may come upon the truth.

怀疑是智慧的开端;我们若疑惑,就可以得着问题;若寻求,就可以得着真理。