Common sense Quote by Annie Dillard
““If we were to judge nature by its common sense or likelihood, we wouldn't believe the world existed. In nature, improbabilities are the one stock in trade. The whole creation is one lunatic fringe…No claims of any and all revelations could be so far-fetched as a single giraffe.””
About This Quote
The quote suggests that reality is fundamentally improbable and defies ordinary expectations, implying that what we consider 'common sense' cannot explain existence.
In simple terms: Reality is wildly improbable.
Key Takeaway
Common sense fails to capture true nature.
Themes
philosophy of science
existentialism
probability
nature
skepticism
Mood
wonder
awe
skepticism
Type
aphorism
philosophical observation
When to use this quote
- contemplating the cosmos
- questioning scientific assumptions
- exploring paradoxes
Key Concepts
probability
reality perception
limitations of intuition
Practical Applications
- philosophical essays
- science communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to accept improbability as a basis for existence?
- How does this view challenge conventional scientific reasoning?
