Alfred North Whitehead Quotes

Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily.

It is only prudent never to place complete confidence in that by which we have even once been deceived.

It is important not to trust people too much.

Trust everybody, but cut the cards.

Don't trust everyone, especially if they say, 'Trust me.'

There can be no doubt that distrust of words is less harmful than unwarranted trust in them

A prudent person, having to do with a designing one, will always distrust most when appearances are fairest.

The man who trusts men will make fewer mistakes than he who distrusts them.

Doubt must be no more than vigilance, otherwise it can become dangerous.

It's not that I can't be fooled, but I'm not fooled often.

Not to be negative, but I think the biggest lesson is don't trust anyone.

Light-heartedness always made Soames suspicious - there was generally some reason for it.

You think this is a trap then?" the Count asked. "I always think everything is a trap until proven otherwise," the Prince answered. "Which is why I'm still alive.

Never trust he who trusts everyone.

It's good to trust others but, not to do so is much better.

I take everything with a grain of salt.

I am very suspicious of people.

My default state is wariness.

I trust no one totally.

People are always alert to any change and skeptical by nature.

You either trust someone day one until they prove you wrong, or you say, 'I don't trust you until you show me I can trust you.' I'm the latter.

Never trust a husband too far, nor a bachelor too near.

How prone to doubt, how cautious are the wise!

I wouldn't trust any man as far as you can throw a piano.

There is no safety for honest men but by believing all possible evil of evil men.