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Charles de GaulleSince a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.

—  Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970, French President

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Julius CaesarIn most cases men willingly believe what they wish.

—  Julius Caesar, 100-44 BC, Roman general & Consul

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Anton ChekhovAlthough you may tell lies, people will believe you, if only you speak with authority.

—  Anton Chekhov, 1860-1904, Russian writer

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Samuel JohnsonWe are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never deceived us.

—  Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784, English writer

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George Bernard ShawEvery fool believes what his teachers tell him, and calls his credulity science or morality as confidently as his father called it divine revelation.

—  George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950, Irish writer, Nobel 1925

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George Bernard ShawReading made Don Quixote a gentleman. Believing what he read made him mad.

—  George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950, Irish writer, Nobel 1925

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Oscar WildeMan can believe the impossible, but can never believe the improbable.

—  Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900, Irish writer

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Søren KierkegaardLove believes all things and yet is never deceived.

—  Søren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855, Danish philosopher

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Georg Christoph LichtenbergThere are people who believe everything is sane and sensible that is done with a solemn face.

—  Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, 1742-1799, German author of maxims

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Oscar WildeI can believe anything, provided that it is quite incredible.

—  Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900, Irish writer

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Philip SidneyThe only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.

—  Philip Sidney, 1554-1586, English poet & courtier

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Calvin CoolidgeWhen people are bewildered they tend to become credulous.

—  Calvin Coolidge, 1872-1933, American President [1923-1929]

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Cesare PaveseThe art of living is the art of knowing how to believe lies.

—  Cesare Pavese, 1908-1950, Italian writer

Thomas SowellOne of the common failings among honorable people is a failure to appreciate how thoroughly dishonorable some other people can be, and how dangerous it is to trust them.

—  Thomas Sowell, 1930 -, American political thinker

John SteinbeckIt would be absurd if we did not understand both angels and devils, since we invented them.

—  John Steinbeck, 1902-1968, American writer, Nobel 1962

Aldοus HuxleyThe deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence.

—  Aldοus Huxley, 1894-1963, English writer

Aldοus HuxleyMost human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.

—  Aldοus Huxley, 1894-1963, English writer

Arthur KoestlerFaith is a wondrous thing; it is not only capable of moving mountains, but also of making you believe that a herring is a race horse.

—  Arthur Koestler, 1905-1983, Hungarian-British writer

Robert HeinleinAnyone who can worship a trinity and insist that his religion is a monotheism can believe anything.

—  Robert Heinlein, 1907-1988, American sci-fi writer

Frank HerbertWe accept too damned many things on the explanations of people who could have good reasons for lying.

—  Frank Herbert, 1920-1986, American sci-fi writer

Thomas SowellVirtually no idea is too ridiculous to be accepted, even by very intelligent and highly educated people, if it provides a way for them to feel special and important. Some confuse that feeling with idealism.

—  Thomas Sowell, 1930 -, American political thinker

Latin Quotes

Latin proverbTo the pure, all things are pure.

Puris omnia pura.

—  Latin proverb

Funny Quotes

Doug LarsonFor every little kid who still believes in Santa Claus, there is at least one adult who still believes in professional wrestling.

—  Doug Larson, 1926-2017, American columnist

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Ancient Greek

Bias of PrieneGood men are easily deceived.

Οι αγαθοί ευαπάτητοι.

—  Bias of Priene, 625-540 BC, one of the 7 sages of Ancient Greece

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Proverbs

Japanese proverbIf you believe everything you read, better not read.

—  Japanese proverb

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