"To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection."

Doubt, Necessity, Reflection

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"Maybe if I'd not been able to kick a ball it would have been different, but I doubt it because all my mates are decent blokes now, just normal fellas with families."

Robbie Fowler, English Athlete

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"It's a technical, fairly difficult job that has no particular political connotations, so I doubt there are any big campaign contributors dying to be on the Fed. And remember, it doesn't pay very well, certainly by Republican standards."

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