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“As a rule, the more bizarre a thing is, the less mysterious it proves to be.” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
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“As a rule, the more bizarre a thing is, the less mysterious it proves to be.”

Arthur Conan Doyle

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Lost World, 1912

The more bizarre something appears, the less it remains truly mysterious; familiarity demystifies oddities.

In simple terms: Strangeness loses mystery when understood.

Key Takeaway

Seek knowledge to reduce fear of the unknown.

Themes

knowledge curiosity science skepticism clarity

Mood

inquisitive analytical

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • science education
  • investigative journalism
  • medical research
  • technology development

Key Concepts

philosophy of science epistemology critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What bizarre idea have you clarified through study?
  • How does understanding change your perception of mystery?
A Different Perspective

Complexity can be oversimplified, missing nuance.

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