Quote by James Lovelock

One thing that being a scientist has taught me is that you can never be certain about anything. You never know the truth. You can only approach it and hope to get a bit nearer to it each time. You iterate towards the truth. You don't know it.

One thing that being a scientist has taught me is that you c

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This quote highlights the humble nature of the scientific pursuit. It acknowledges that as a scientist, one comes to understand that certainty is elusive and absolute truth may never be fully grasped. Instead, the journey of a scientist involves continually striving to get closer to the truth through iterative and incremental advancements. It emphasizes the intrinsic curiosity and openness to questioning and refining knowledge, always acknowledging that there is more to learn and discover.

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