Accounts Quote by Alexander Herzen
“Science even more than the Gospel teaches us humility. She cannot look down on anything, she does not know what superiority means, she despises nothing, never lies for the sake of a pose, and conceals nothing out of coquetry. She stops before the facts as an investigator, sometimes as a physician, never as an executioner, and still less with hostility and irony.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Past and Thoughts, Alexander Herzen, 1860
Science demands humility, urging us to avoid superiority, deceit, and hostility while seeking truth.
In simple terms: Science teaches humility and honesty.
Key Takeaway
Approach knowledge with openness and respect.
Themes
humility
truth
science
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- research
- medical practice
- education
- investigation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance humility with confidence in expertise?
- What safeguards prevent arrogance in scientific fields?
A Different Perspective
Humility alone may not protect against bias or misuse of knowledge.
