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“I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud. —address to the Society for Psychical Research in England” quote by C.G. Jung
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““I shall not commit the fashionable stupidity of regarding everything I cannot explain as a fraud. —address to the Society for Psychical Research in England””

C.G. Jung

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Source Lecture to Society for Psychical Research, 1925

Do not dismiss the unknown as fraud; keep open, scientific curiosity toward mysteries.

In simple terms: Stay open to mystery.

Key Takeaway

Explore without prejudice.

Themes

science skepticism open‑mindedness

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

philosophical academic

When to use this quote

  • research methodology
  • public lectures
  • academic debate

Key Concepts

psychology paranormal studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to test unknown phenomena?
  • When is skepticism harmful?
A Different Perspective

Risk of credulity.

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