Peter Abelard, (1099-1142) medieval French scholastic philosopher, leading logician, theologian, teacher, musician, composer, poet Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Peter Abelard Quote “The key to wisdom is this -- constant and frequent questioning ... for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth.”Peter Abelard ~ Peter Abelard (1099-1142) medieval French scholastic philosopher, leading logician, theologian, teacher, musician, composer, poetSic et non, c. 1120 Faith , Individualism , Knowledge , Learning , Perseverance , Reason , Restraint , Truth , Wisdom , Skepticism Ratings and Comments Reply Susi, Jeffersonville 4/10/07 So true. Blind faith can not real faith. Perserverence is required for finding your own truth. Reply Anonymous 8/6/07 1 Reply Logan, Memphis, TN 11/14/07 Sounds a lot like Descartes. Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 11/14/07 Truely, to question is the answer... Reply J Carlton, Calgary 11/14/07 I know that I have a LOT of questions. And I've arrived at some truths. "Of the people, By the people"...my ass! Reply RobertSRQ 11/14/07 Yes, sadly, this only solves half the problem - the other half is the cause of wars 1 Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 11/14/07 A good synopsis of the scientific method. You can always identify a religion when the "prophet" tells you the debate is over and engages in ad hominem attacks. Eventually, he'll call your denial criminal and try to have you silenced. In fact, it reminds me of the global warming debate. But I forgot: the debate is over. Reply Anonymous 11/14/07 Sadly yes the debate is over. The Reverend Al is off to Norway to get his new Nobel paperweight. 2 Reply E Archer, NYC 11/14/07 The search for truth begins with telling it. Reply warren, olathe 11/14/07 Nobel would have decided against setting up his peace prize if he knew that it was just going to become a leftist circle jerk. I can remember when it was a prestigious award. Now it seems you can’t get it unless you are a terrorist or an idiot. Reply me, south jordan 11/29/07 not every one who has won has been a terrorist or an idiot..... i do agree though Reply SGW, utah 11/29/07 that makes no sense you agree and dis-agree at the same time 1 Reply JoW, Utah 4/16/08 How do you gain truth except by questioning it? By truth I mean something you know is true it has been proven so many times in so many differant ways that you would die rather then recant it. You can be instructed and educated but the only way to get truth is to question your knowledge. Reply Anonymous 10/1/08 I agree to some point. Even after questioning who says the source of answers is the truth??? Reply sol, california 1/26/09 questions answer the real answer Reply Anonymous 3/11/09 So true. I agree with Susi from Jeffersonville. Reply JJ, Ft. Lauderdale 4/1/09 Reply Amy, Warsaw 9/20/09 Great Quote Reply vedapushpa, Bangalore -India 9/21/09 Truth is is the 'most fundamental fact' or the 'First Cause' of any issue under scrutiny which is necessarily required to decide one way or other upon the logical and moral veracity of the claims of the issue. Reply Ronw13, ID 3/23/21 Reply Mike, Norwalk 3/23/21 Reply Mary, MI 3/23/21 Unable to load editor. See browser console for details. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Peter Abelard quote is found in these categories: Faith quotes Individualism quotes Knowledge quotes Learning quotes Perseverance quotes Reason quotes Restraint quotes Truth quotes Wisdom quotes Skepticism quotes About Peter Abelard Bio of Peter Abelard Quotations by Peter Abelard Books by/about Peter Abelard Peter Abelard videos Peter Abelard on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Peter Abelard