The deepest, the only theme of human history, compared to which all others are of subordinate importance, is the conflict of skepticism with faith. (Karl Popper)

The deepest, the only theme of human history, compared to which all others are of subordinate importance, is the conflict of skepticism with faith.

Karl Popper

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