Knowledge Quote by Ariel Durant
““We must operate with partial knowledge, and be provisionally content with probabilities.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Story of Civilization, Volume 1, 1935
We must act despite incomplete knowledge, accepting probabilistic outcomes.
In simple terms: Act with limited knowledge, accept uncertainty.
Make decisions with best available data.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- scientific research
- everyday choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance risk and ethics?
- When is it okay to wait for more data?
Overreliance on probabilities can ignore ethical nuances.