Journey Quotes
On the road from the City of Skepticism, I had to pass through the Valley of Ambiguity.
"On the road from the City of Skepticism, I had to pass through the Valley of Ambiguity."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
Moving beyond doubt may involve accepting ambiguity rather than finding immediate certainty.
Key takeaway:
Tolerate unresolved questions while gathering better evidence.
Origin of the quote
No original publication established.
Who actually said this?
Attribution not confirmed in the primary texts checked; repetition on quotation sites is not verification. Do not assume that an attribution to “Adam Smith” distinguishes the economist from later writers with that name or pen name.
