Quote by Isaac Asimov

To surrender to ignorance and call it God has always been premature, and it remains premature today.

To surrender to ignorance and call it God has always been pr

Summary

This quote criticizes the tendency of individuals to attribute their lack of understanding or knowledge to a divine entity. It suggests that labeling ignorance as the work of God has always been premature and continues to be so today. The quote implies that instead of simply accepting ignorance, humanity should persistently seek knowledge and understanding, rather than attributing everything unknown to a higher power. It emphasizes the importance of intellectual curiosity and the rejection of using religion as an excuse for ignorance.

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