There is a kind of courtesy in skepticism. It would be an offense against polite conventions to press our doubts too far.

  • -- George Santayana 乔治·桑塔亚纳

怀疑中有一种礼貌。过分强调我们的怀疑将是对礼貌惯例的冒犯。

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Dogmatism and skepticism are both, in a sense, absolute philosophies; one is certain of knowing, the other of not knowing. What philosophy should dissipate is certainty, whether of knowledge or ignorance.

教条主义和怀疑主义在某种意义上都是绝对的哲学;一个肯定知道,另一个肯定不知道。哲学应该消散的是确定性,无论是知识还是无知。

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.

但愿上帝能给我一个明确的指示!比如以我的名义在瑞士银行存一大笔钱。

Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.

礼貌和勇气一样是绅士的标志。

Courtesy on one side only never lasts for long.

单方面的礼貌永远不会持久。