Endless 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 as the universe; which means endless.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 1995
Science is often misunderstood as precise and finite, but it actually opens endless unknowns, like an infinite series of gates.
In simple terms: Science reveals endless unknowns.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty in learning.
Themes
science
philosophy
uncertainty
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research planning
- education
- personal curiosity
Key Concepts
epistemology
infinity
exploration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance certainty and mystery?
- What role does humility play in scientific inquiry?
A Different Perspective
May cause paralysis by over‑complexity.
