Quote by George Eliot

Everybody liked better to conjecture how the thing was, than simply to know it; for conjecture soon became more confident than knowledge, and had a more liberal allowance for the incompatible.

Everybody liked better to conjecture how the thing was, than

Summary

This quote suggests that people have a tendency to prefer speculation over obtaining concrete knowledge. Speculation allows for imaginations to run wild and be more confident in their assumptions, often disregarding any contradictory evidence. Conjecture creates a sense of freedom to believe in things that may not align with reality. It implies that many individuals find comfort in the realm of speculation rather than seeking the truth through knowledge and supporting evidence.

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Knowledge Conjecture

By George Eliot

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