Quote by Paul Karl Feyerabend
One can show the following: given any rule, however fundamental or necessary for science, there are always circumstances when it is advisable not only to ignore the rule, but to adopt its opposite.
Summary
This quote suggests that no matter how essential a scientific rule may be, there will always be situations where it is more beneficial to disregard the rule and follow its opposite instead. It implies that scientific progress requires the exploration of different approaches and flexibility in thinking. It highlights the importance of recognizing when existing theories or rules may not be suitable for certain circumstances or when new perspectives are needed to reach innovative outcomes.
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