We are on the road to producing a race of men too mentally…
““We are on the road to producing a race of men too mentally modest to believe in the multiplication table. We are in danger of seeing philosophers who doubt the law of gravity as being a mere fancy of their own. Scoffers of old time were too proud to be convinced; but these are too humble to be convinced.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Modern society may undervalue bold thinking, favoring humility that hinders belief in fundamental truths.
In simple terms: Humility can become a barrier to accepting basic facts.
Encourage critical confidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academia
- public discourse
- science education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance humility with confidence?
- What role does education play in fostering critical belief?
Overemphasis on humility may suppress necessary questioning.