If his opinions be true, would you not have him persist in the truth.
But why should he be more certain that what he says is truth than other
people?
Because he has examined with more industry and caution, has a stronger
mind, and a greater love of enquiry. He does not endeavour to make his
principles accord with his practice, but regulates his practice by his
principles.
But still I ask what proof he has of being more in the right than other
people?
I wonder, sir, that you can put such a question! He has surely given
both you and me sufficient proofs of superiority; and though you should
doubt the arguments you cannot doubt the facts.