Marcus Tullius Cicero Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"By doubting we all come at truth."

by:	Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 B.C.) Roman Statesman, Philosopher and Orator
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Categories:	Proverbs, Reason, Skepticism, Truth, Wisdom
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Question, and question again - we so blindly accept what we are told, and the consequence of this may lead to our demise -- RobertSRQ
Truth is not something you'll find in media or government. They seem to think that "Ignorance is Strength"....for them, it is... -- J Carlton, Calgary
A healthy skeptism helps to keep myths in their proper place. -- E Archer, NYC
I think a healthy dose of doubting is necessary to keep lies to a minimum but, I don't think that it leads to the door that truth, liberty, or freedom are hiding behind. -- Mike, Norwalk
We cannot seek the truth until we doubt that we have it, -- Dave Wilber
Seeing Cicero was counted as an enemy of the state for wishing to return to the Republican form of government, I would say his statement lends light to the struggles of his time. Question all authority when tyranny rules. Such as the current state of affairs in the U.S.A. -- Ronw13, ID 1