Patience patience quotes is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
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If there is in this world a well-attested account, it is that of vampires. Nothing is lacking: official reports, affidavits of well-known people, of surgeons, of priests, of magistrates; the judicial proof is most complete. And with all that, who is there who believes in vampires?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Rousseau emphasizes the paradox of belief despite overwhelming evidence.
In this quote, Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores the idea that even with substantial evidence and accounts from reputable sources, the belief in something as fantastical as vampires remains elusive. This illustrates human skepticism and the complexity of belief, highlighting that evidence alone does not guarantee acceptance or belief in extraordinary claims.
Themes
BeliefEvidenceVampiresSkepticismHuman Nature
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about folklore and belief systems, one might quote Rousseau to illustrate the complexities of belief in the face of evidence.
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