Cease Quote by C. S. Lewis
“If you make the same guess often enough it ceases to be a guess and becomes a Scientific Fact. This is the inductive method.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Method of Science” by C. S. Lewis, 1950
Repeatedly guessing the same thing turns it into a reliable fact, illustrating the inductive method of building knowledge through observation.
In simple terms: Guessing often makes it a fact, showing how we learn by repeating observations.
Key Takeaway
Use repeated testing to confirm ideas.
Themes
science
induction
knowledge
methodology
Mood
inquisitive
critical
Type
scientific
educational
When to use this quote
- scientific experiments
- market research
- quality control
Key Concepts
empiricism
probability
validation
Questions to Reflect On
- How many repetitions are enough for certainty?
- What risks arise from treating repeated guesses as facts?
A Different Perspective
May ignore the need for falsifiability.
