Believe those who seek the truth, doubt those who find it; doubt all, but do not doubt yourself.
Croyez ceux qui cherchent la vérité, doutez de ceux qui la trouvent; doutez de tout, mais ne doutez pas de vous-même.
Original text (French)
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