Quote by Richard Dawkins

Gravity is not a version of the truth. It is the truth. Anyone who doubts it is invited to jump out a tenth-storey window.

Gravity is not a version of the truth. It is the truth. Anyo

Summary

This quote emphasizes the undeniable nature of gravity as an absolute truth. It suggests that gravity is not subjective or open to interpretation but is an undeniable force governing the physical world. By urging skeptics to test their doubts by jumping out of a window, the quote emphasizes the importance of accepting facts that are universally accepted and verified, rather than questioning indisputable principles.

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