Quote by Carl Sagan

Who is more humble? The scientist who looks at the universe with an open mind and accepts whatever the universe has to teach us, or somebody who says everything in this book must be considered the literal truth and never mind the fallibility of all the human beings involved?

Who is more humble? The scientist who looks at the universe

Summary

This quote reflects a stark contrast between two mindsets - one of humble open-mindedness and the other rooted in blind adherence to a belief system. The scientist embodies humility by acknowledging the vastness of the universe and humbly embracing the endless lessons it offers. On the other hand, the person who insists on the infallibility of a book disregards the fallibility of the individuals who contributed to it. This quote encourages one to approach knowledge with humility, acknowledging the vastness of the universe and being open to the continuous learning it brings.

Topics

Truth Science Humility Skepticism Agnosticism

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