"Doubt is the vestibule through which all must pass before they can enter into the temple of wisdom"
- Charles Caleb Colton
About this Quote
This quote implies that having doubts as well as questioning points is a necessary step towards getting understanding as well as understanding. It suggests that doubt is not always a bad thing, yet rather an essential part of the learning process. Just as a vestibule is the entry to a structure, doubt is the beginning point for acquiring knowledge.
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