Knowledge Quote by Ayn Rand
“Whether you know the shape of a pebble or the structure of a solar system, the anxioms remain the same: that it exists and that you know it.”
About This Quote
Knowledge of any scale, from a pebble to a solar system, rests on two axioms: existence and awareness of that existence.
In simple terms: All knowledge assumes something exists and we know it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the basic premises of observation and cognition.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
science
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
philosophical
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- everyday observation
- education
Key Concepts
ontology
awareness
scale
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we verify existence beyond perception?
- What limits our awareness of reality?
A Different Perspective
Assuming existence may overlook unknown unknowns.
![“[T]he absolutely true...exists, and i know what it is. The problem is that you know too, and that we know different things, which puts us...armed with universal judgements that are irreconcilable, all dressed up and nowhere to go for authoritative adjudication.” quote by Stanely Fish](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/51a/stanely-fish-279326_quote_t-he-absolutely-true-exists-and-i-know-w_1991002.jpg)
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