There lives more faith in honest doubt,
Believe me, than in half the creeds.

Alfred Tennyson

In Memoriam A.H.H.

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Topic

Doubt vs. certainty Doubt and skepticism Faith

Author

Alfred Tennyson

Source

In Memoriam A.H.H.

Medium

Poem

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1850 1850s 19th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Tennyson, Alfred, Lord. In Memoriam A.H.H. London: Edward Moxon, 1850, pt. 96, st. 3.

Current Citation

Tennyson, Alfred, Lord. "In Memoriam A.H.H." Alfred Tennyson: The Major Works, edited by Adam Roberts. Oxford University Press, 2009, pt. 96, st. 3.

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