Quote by David Hilbert

If one were to bring ten of the wisest men in the world together and ask them what was the most stupid thing in existence, they would not be able to discover anything so stupid as astrology.

If one were to bring ten of the wisest men in the world toge

Summary

This quote suggests that astrology is regarded as extremely foolish or nonsensical. It humorously implies that even the collective wisdom of ten individuals considered to be the wisest would struggle to find something as profoundly stupid as astrology. The quote challenges the validity and credibility of astrology as a pseudoscience, casting doubt on its claims and implying that it lacks evidence and logical reasoning.

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