Answers Quote by Alfred Wegener
“We are like a judge confronted by a defendant who declines to answer, and we must determine the truth from the circumstantial evidence.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Scientific Method, Alfred Wegener, 1912
We must infer truth from indirect clues when direct answers are unavailable.
In simple terms: Judge without direct testimony relies on evidence.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth despite limited information.
Themes
critical thinking
evidence
truth seeking
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal investigations
- journalistic reporting
- scientific research
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
epistemology
logic
indirect inference
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify indirect evidence?
- What biases affect your interpretation?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on circumstantial evidence can lead to misinterpretation.
