Quote by Isaac Watts

Do not expect to arrive at certainty in every subject which you pursue. There are a hundred things wherein we mortals. . . must be content with probability, where our best light and reasoning will reach no farther.

Do not expect to arrive at certainty in every subject which

Summary

This quote urges us to acknowledge that achieving absolute certainty in every aspect of our pursuits is unlikely. As humans, we must come to terms with the fact that in many areas, we can only rely on probability and can only discern knowledge up to a certain point using our best judgment and reasoning abilities. It emphasizes the importance of accepting and being content with the limitations of our understanding, acknowledging that not everything can be known with absolute certainty.

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By Isaac Watts

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