Quote by Anne Rice

We have such a terrible, terrible misconception of science. We think it involves the definite, the precise, the known; it is a horrid series of gates to an unknown as vast of the universe; which means endless.

We have such a terrible, terrible misconception of science.

Summary

This quote highlights a commonly-held misconception about science. Many people believe that science is about dealing with definitiveness, precision, and the known. However, it suggests that science is actually a gateway to the vast unknown, as boundless as the universe itself. The quote implies that science is not limited to fixed answers but opens up endless possibilities for exploration and discovery.

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By Anne Rice

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