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“We have reached one of the great stages in the adventure of thought … We are required to see the universe with new eyes, and it is because it makes such demands and also holds out the promise of realizing them, that the study of science is so supremely worth while.” quote by J. W. N. Sullivan
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“We have reached one of the great stages in the adventure of thought … We are required to see the universe with new eyes, and it is because it makes such demands and also holds out the promise of realizing them, that the study of science is so supremely worth while.”

J. W. N. Sullivan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Science demands fresh perspectives, promising breakthroughs while challenging us to view the universe anew.

In simple terms: Science requires new ways of seeing.

Key Takeaway

Adopt fresh viewpoints in inquiry.

Themes

science exploration innovation

Mood

inspired thoughtful

Type

analytical motivational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • policy making
  • public outreach

Key Concepts

Epistemology progress curiosity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you train yourself to see differently?
  • What promises does scientific inquiry hold for you?
A Different Perspective

New perspectives can be unsettling or resisted.

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