#credulity

It is always well to accept your own shortcomings with candor but to regard those of your friends with polite incredulity. ↗

— Russell Lynes

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The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity. ↗

— Philip Sidney

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The harm which is done by credulity in a man is not confined to the fostering of a credulous character in others, and consequent support of false beliefs. ↗

— William Kingdon Clifford

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The first step towards philosophy is incredulity. ↗

— Denis Diderot

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Incredulity robs us of many pleasures, and gives us nothing in return. ↗

— James Russell Lowell

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