For if truth has nothing to lose by examination, as is the demi-sceptic's conviction, what does he think in the bottom of his heart of those privileged notions which he fears to sound, and which are placed in one of the recesses of his brain, as in a sanctuary to which he dares not draw nigh?
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34.) Scepticism does not suit everybody.

It supposes profound and impartial examination.

He who doubts because he does not know the grounds of credibility, is no better than an ignoramus.

The true sceptic has counted and weighed the reasons.