Approach Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
“There are always more questions. Science as a process is never complete. It is not a foot race, with a finish line… People will always be waiting at a particular finish line: journalists with their cameras, impatient crowds eager to call the race, astounded to see the scientists approach, pass the mark, and keep running. It's a common misunderstanding, he said. They conclude there was no race. As long as we won't commit to knowing everything, the presumption is we know nothing.”
About This Quote
Science is an endless quest, not a race; the pursuit continues beyond any “finish line.”
In simple terms: Science never truly ends.
Key Takeaway
Embrace continual learning.
Themes
science
process
inquiry
humility
Mood
inquisitive
humble
Type
scientific
reflective
When to use this quote
- ongoing experiments
- public science communication
- interdisciplinary collaboration
Key Concepts
epistemology
open‑ended research
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we protect science from hype?
- What does “knowing nothing” feel like?
A Different Perspective
Public pressure can distort scientific motives.
