THEOSOPHY, n. An ancient faith having all the certitude of religion and all the mystery of science. (Ambrose Bierce)

THEOSOPHY, n. An ancient faith having all the certitude of religion and all the mystery of science.

Ambrose Bierce

Related topics

certitude faith having religion science theosophy

Related quotes

The Bible is a book of faith, and a book of doctrine, and a book of morals, and a book of religion, of especial revelation from God. View quote
Daniel Webster
If I believe in anything, it is in the dark night of the soul. Awe is my religion, and mystery is its church. View quote
Charles Simic
The man of science has learned to believe in justification, not by faith, but by verification. View quote
Thomas Henry Huxley
To know a person's religion we need not listen to his profession of faith but must find his brand of intolerance. View quote
Eric Hoffer
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense. View quote
Carl Sagan