“A sound American is simply one who has put out of his mind all doubts and questionings, and who accepts instantly, and as incontrovertible gospel, the whole body of official doctrine of his day, whatever it may be and no matter how often it may change. The instant he challenges it, no matter how timorously and academically, he ceases by that much to be a loyal and creditable citizen of the republic.” MindMayMatterWholeBodyAmericaTimeSoundChangeChallengesAbilityAcceptingDoubtAcceptanceCitizensLoyaltyCeaseDoctrineInstantOfficialsRepublicLoyalQuestioning Book:Mencken Chrestomathy Source: Mencken Chrestomathy
“In Zen Buddhism, the greater your doubt, the greater will be your enlightenment. That is why doubt can be a good thing. If you are too sure, if you always have conviction, then you may be caught in your wrong perception for a long time.” IfsMayLongTimeDoubtGreaterBuddhismPerceptionLong TimeEnlightenmentGood ThingsCaughtConvictionZen Buddhism Book:Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Easyread Comfort Edition Source: Buddha Mind, Buddha Body: Easyread Comfort Edition
“When in doubt, initiate. Say yes—to love, to life, to joining in with others. That is how we stay on the right path and, at the same time, elevate humanity.” LoveTimeHumanityPathDoubtJoiningRight PathInitiateWhen In DoubtJoining In Author:Philip Toshio Sudo
“Ezra was right half the time, and when he was wrong, he was so wrong you were never in any doubt about it.” TimeLiteratureHalfDoubt Book:Hemingway Source: Hemingway