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A hundred suspicions don't make a proof.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Having doubts or suspicions alone is not sufficient to establish truth or proof.
This quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky emphasizes that mere speculation or suspicion cannot substitute for concrete evidence. In philosophical discourse, it highlights the importance of empirical proof rather than relying on uncertain conjectures, drawing attention to the necessity of rational thought and substantiated claims in forming conclusions about reality.
Themes
SuspicionProofEvidenceTruthPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate, one could use this quote to illustrate the need for solid evidence over mere conjecture.
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