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Believe Quote by Cecelia Ahern

“What is it with science these days? Everyone is so quick to believe in it, in all these new scientific discoveries, new pills for this, new pills for that. Get thinner, grow hair, yada, yada, yada, but when it requires a little faith in something you all go crazy.' He shook his head, 'If miracles…” quote by Cecelia Ahern
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“What is it with science these days? Everyone is so quick to believe in it, in all these new scientific discoveries, new pills for this, new pills for that. Get thinner, grow hair, yada, yada, yada, but when it requires a little faith in something you all go crazy.' He shook his head, 'If miracles had chemical equations then everyone would believe.”

Cecelia Ahern

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Book of Lost Things, 2003

She critiques society’s blind faith in scientific solutions while dismissing the need for belief in less tangible things.

In simple terms: Science is trusted, faith is doubted.

Key Takeaway

Question blind trust in science.

Themes

science faith skepticism culture

Mood

thoughtful skeptical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • health decisions
  • technology adoption
  • personal belief

Key Concepts

critical thinking belief systems media influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we trust some claims and reject others?
  • How can we balance evidence with belief?
A Different Perspective

Faith and science can coexist without conflict.

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