Quote by Michel Templet

It requires an act of extreme arrogance to think that we can - through God or science - learn even the most fundamental secrets of the universe. To say as much claims that we are somehow greater than the universe in which we live, its masters, when in fact it is master of us.

It requires an act of extreme arrogance to think that we can

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that humans possess a certain level of arrogance when it comes to understanding the universe. It suggests that claiming to have the ability to unravel the fundamental secrets of the universe, whether through religion or science, implies that humanity is greater than the vastness of the cosmos itself. However, the quote argues that instead of being superior, humans are actually subjects of the universe, subservient to its profound mysteries and forces.

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Religion Science Philosophy

By Michel Templet

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